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Past Programs Programs and audio organized by date; updated daily Related Links
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June 24 - 28, 2002 Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
The stem cell research debate University of Minnesota researchers are reporting new evidence that stem cells taken from adults are versatile enough to produce a wide variety of specialized cells. We find out how this news could change the debate over stem cell research. Guest: Jeffrey Kahn, director of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Minnesota. Related Links
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Challenging the definition of intelligence On Midmorning our guest challenges our definition of intelligence, and claims humans are guilty of 'brain chauvinism' which could be blinding us to potential medical advances. Guest: Frank Vertosick, a neurosurgeon and the author of Why We Hurt and When the Air Hits Your Brain. He is a former president of the Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His latest book is The Genius Within: Discovering the Intelligence of Every Living Thing. TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
Wine for Dummies Does a thirty dollar bottle of chardonnay necessarily taste three times better than a ten dollar bottle? And is there really a wine that would compliment a hot-dog smothered in sauerkraut? Find out on Midmorning when we get a wine primer from the author of Wine for Dummies. Guest: Mary Ewing-Mulligan, owner and president of International Wine Center, and independent wine school in New York. She's one of only 18 wine masters in America. She's also a frequent guest on MPR's , The Splendid Table. HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Wine for Dummies We continue our conversation with the author of Wine for Dummies. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
Reading to kids Katherine Lanpher's guest believes every child can become an avid reader. We'll find out how on the next Midmorning. Guest: Jim Trelease, author of the bestselling classic The Read-Aloud Handbook. Related Links
HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Reading aloud to kids Katherine Lanpher continues her conversation with the author of The Read-Aloud Handbook. THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
Backyard Barbecuing Backyard barbecuers (and who isn't this time of year) might find themselves drooling during the next Midmorning, when America's foremost grilling guru joins us to talk about everything from rubs and marinades-to his famous recipe for "beer can chicken." Guest: Steven Raichlen is the award-winning author of more than 20 books, including The Barbeque Bible and Miami Spice. His latest book is Beer Can Chicken: And 74 Other Offbeat Recipes for the Grill. Related Links
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Backyard Barbecuing Katherine Lanpher continues her conversation with the author of Beer Can Chicken: And 74 Other Offbeat Recipes for the Grill. FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
Tips on enjoying the great outdoors in Minnesota We're in the peak season for enjoying the great outdoors in Minnesota, and on Midmorning we'll swap tips for the best spots to hike, bike, canoe, and even the choicest scenic drives to get there. Guest: CJ Johnson is in charge of outdoor media relations for the Minnesota Office of Tourism. Related Links
HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Comedian Al Franken A special return appearance by local comedian made good Al Franken. Guest: Al Franken, political comedian and author of the new book Oh, The Things I Know: a Guide to Success, or Failing that, Happiness. Franken also wrote the bestseller Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations. |
