|
Past Programs Programs and audio organized by date; updated daily Related Links
|
|
December 31, 2001 - January 4, 2002 Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday MONDAY, DEC. 31, 2001 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
Man of the Year? Who should have been Time magazine's man of the year, Rudy Guiliani or Osama bin Laden? Guest: Time magazine senior political correspondent Michael Weisskopf, Newsday columnist Ellis Henican, and Edward Segal, president of Edward Segal Communications, a public relations company. HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Building or buying a new house Advice on building or buying a brand new house Guest: Katherine Salant is the author of "The Brand New House Book" TUESDAY, JAN. 1, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
New laws for 2002 If you could add a law to the books for 2002, what would it be? HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Christianity in the 21st century Midmorning talks with theologian John Shelby Spong about his claim that Christianity must undergo drastic reform to be relevant in the 21st century. Guest: Bishop John Shelby Spong, author of "A New Christianity for a New World : Why Traditional Faith Is Dying and How a New Faith Is Being Born." WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
Raising moral children Midmorning talks about some of the challenges involved in trying to raise moral children. Guest: Dr. Michele Borba, author of "Building Moral Intelligence" HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
U of M Extension Service The dean of the U's Extension Service joins Midmorning to explain big changes throughout the extension's statewide system. Guest: Charles Casey, dean of the University of Minnesota Extension Service Related Links
THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
Moussaoui trial The federal government's case against Zacarias Moussaoui, the first person indicted in the September 11 terrorist attacks. Guest: Jonathan Turley is a professor of law at George Washington University and the author of an editorial in the LA Times on the federal case against Moussaoui. Related Links
HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Ethical wills It's the New Year and many of us have made resolutions for a better future. We'll talk today about one way to put those resolutions down on paper - by making an ethical will. It's an ancient tradition that has seen a revival in past years. Guest: Dr. Barry Baines. He's the medical director of UCare Minnesota and associate medical director of Hospice of the Twin Cities. His interest in ethical wills began with his own family - today he heads the Legacy Center and he is the author of a new book: Ethical Wills: Putting Your Values on Paper. FRIDAY, JAN. 4, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
State of the State In a precedent-setting State of the State address last night, Gov. Jesse Ventura bypassed an assembly of legislators to speak directly to the people in a televised speech from the governor's residence. But he had messages for both groups, telling citizens to get ready for some cuts that will hurt and warning lawmakers that if they don't soon decide how to take care of a $2 billion deficit, he will. Guest: Chris Gilbert, political science professor at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. Related Links
HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Garden Guru Midmorning's Garden Guru, Deb Brown stops by the MPR studios to answer your questions. Guest: Deb Brown, Extension Horticulturist with the University of Minnesota's Yard and Garden Line Related Links
|
