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Monday, Jan. 17, 2005
Hour 1 (11 a.m.)
Audio Three ex-governors reflect on the state of their state
In anticipation of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's annual "State of the State" address in Rochester on Tuesday, three former Minnesota governors talk about what they would say if they were in the Pawlenty's shoes today. They also look back on their days as the state's chief executive.

Guests:
Former Minnesota Govs. Al Quie, Wendell Anderson and Arne Carlson.

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Document MPR News: Session 2005
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Hour 2 (12 p.m.)
Audio Reflections on Martin Luther King Jr.
National Public Radio senior correspondent Juan Williams, who won a Pulitizer Prize for his history of the civil rights movement, "Eyes on the Prize," was the featured speaker Monday at the annual Martin Luther King holiday breakfast.

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Document What would Martin Luther King Jr., do?
Document Web Resource: Midmorning: Remembering the civil rights movement (1/17/05)
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Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
Hour 1 (11 a.m.)
Audio Pawlenty's "State of the State" address
Gov. Tim Pawlenty gives his annual "State of the State" address in Rochester Tuesday morning. Minnesota Public Radio has live coverage.

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Document MPR News: Session 2005
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Hour 2 (12 p.m.)
Audio Analysis of the "State of the State"
What course will the governor set for the state of Minnesota is 2005? What will his choices mean for the people of Minnesota? What effect will the more Democratic Minnesota Legislature have on Gov. Tim Pawlenty's agenda?

Guests:
Chris Gilbert, political scientist at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.

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Document MPR News: Session 2005
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Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
Hour 1 (11 a.m.)
Audio Mondale on America's role in the world
America's role in the world took center stage on Tuesday at the Senate confirmation hearings of Secretary of State-designate Condoleezza Rice. How does the United States' conduct in war, diplomacy and humanitarian aid impact life at home? How much effect does the secretary of state have in shaping America's image abroad?

Guests:
Former Vice President Walter Mondale.

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Document Web Resource: NPR News: Rice says she'll work to improve ties with allies
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Hour 2 (12 p.m.)
Audio The future of moral values
While the line of argument that said "moral values" voters were the overwhelming force propelling George W. Bush into the White House for a second term has been largely discredited, it is beyond dispute that notions of morality play a big role in American politics. This program from American Public Media's "Speaking of Faith" series explores the myth and the real meaning of moral values in American life.

Guests:
Steven Waldman, a former editor for U.S. News and World Report, and co-founder and CEO of Beliefnet. Beliefnet describes itself as "a multi-faith e-community designed to help you meet your own religious and spiritual needs."

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Document Web Resource: Speaking of Faith
Document Web Resource: Beliefnet
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Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
Hour 1 (11 a.m.)
Audio Bush's second inaugural
President George W. Bush gives his official inaugural address. National Public Radio has live coverage of the historic event.

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Hour 2 (12 p.m.)
Audio Analysis of Bush's inaugural address
National Public Radio's ongoing live coverage of President George W. Bush's second inauguration continues with analysis of Bush's speech and updates on the festivities around Washington, D.C.

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Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
Hour 1 (11 a.m.)
Audio Setting Minnesota's priorities
Gov. Tim Pawlenty laid out his 2005 agenda in his annual "State of the State" address on Tuesday; now two of Minnesota's legislative leaders have their say. From budgets to bonding, education to gambling, what should the state's priorities be?

Guests:
Minnesota House Speaker Steve Sviggum, R-Kenyon, and Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson, DFL-Willmar.

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Document MPR News: Session 2005
Document Pawlenty's Rochester plans: Part policy, part politics
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Hour 2 (12 p.m.)
Audio Ask the president of MPR
Have a question about how Minnesota Public Radio covers the news? The music we choose? The new 89.3? The future of public radio? MPR President Bill Kling makes one of his periodic visits to Midday to get feedback and field questions from listeners.

Guests:
Bill Kling, president of Minnesota Public Radio.

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Document Press release on the new format for 89.3
Document Web log: What's up with 89.3?
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