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Monday, Nov. 4, 2002
Hour 1 (11 a.m.)
Audio Senate debate post-mortem
Immediately following the closely watched Minnesota U.S. Senate debate, MPR political editor Mike Mulcahy hosted a discussion with political analysts from the four major parties.

Guests:
Green Party Chair Cam Gordon Republican Tom Horner Independence Party Chair Nancy Jorgenson DFLer Bob Meek

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Hour 2 (12 p.m.)
Audio Sen. Dean Barkley
Midday interviews the Independence Party's Dean Barkley just after Gov. Jesse Ventura appointed him interim senator. The show also featured check-ins with gubernatorial candidates and an interview with Senate candidate Ray Tricomo.

Guests:
DFLer Roger Moe Republican Party candidate Tim Pawlenty Independence Party candidate Tim Penny Green Party candidate Ken Pentel

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Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002
Hour 1 (11 a.m.)
Audio Election round robin
Gary Eichten checks in on the interesting elections around the country with reporters and political experts.

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Hour 2 (12 p.m.)
Audio Comic relief with Bob Newhart
Comedian Bob Newhart, famous for his one-sided phone conversations, is the fifth recipient of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He spoke about his career and shared some jokes at the National Press Club.

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Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002
Hour 1 (11 a.m.)
Audio Election results around the U.S.
As the late night dragged into the morning-after on election day, the results of Minnesota's elections gained some clarity. But with the confusion of the campaign comes the threat of lawsuits.

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Hour 2 (12 p.m.)
Audio Winners and losers
Live coverage of a Republican event at the State Capitol rotunda featuring Senator-elect Norm Coleman. Plus former Vice President Walter Mondale's concession speech.

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Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002
Hour 1 (11 a.m.)
Audio New U of M president Robert Bruininks
Gary Eichten talks with new U of M president Robert Bruininks.

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Hour 2 (12 p.m.)
Audio Exit interviews
Gary Eichten takes calls from listeners to find out how they voted in Tuesday's election, and why.

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Friday, Nov. 8, 2002
Hour 1 (11 a.m.)
Audio Columnist Thomas Friedman
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman talks to Gary Eichten about the situation in the middle east, terrorism, and other global issues. He is the author of a new book, Longitudes and Attitudes: Exploring the World After September 11.

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Hour 2 (12 p.m.)
Audio Gov.-elect Tim Pawlenty
Republican Gov.-elect Tim Pawlenty has named Public Safety Commissioner Charlie Weaver to help him prepare to take over as Minnesota's next governor in January. Pawlenty won on Tuesday by a comfortable margin over DFLer Roger Moe, IP candidate Tim Penny, and Green candidate Ken Pentel. During Friday's Midday, Gary Eichten talked with the governor-elect.

Guests:
Gov.-elect Tim Pawlenty

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