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Past Programs Programs and audio organized by date; updated daily Related Links
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August 5 - 9, 2002 Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday MONDAY, AUG. 5, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
Middle East Update We'll look at the latest developments in the Middle East and how they impact prospects for resuming peace talks. Guest: Raymond Tanter, a visiting fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. He's a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and was on the National Security Council during the Reagan administration. Related Links
HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Choral music A special edition samples choral music traditions and talks about the significance of the 6th World Symposium on Choral Music, happening this week in Minneapolis. Guest: Anton Armstrong is and Conductor of the St. Olaf Choir. Libby Larsen is one of Minnesota's best-known composers. She writes music for orchestras, opera companies, choral groups and chamber ensembles. Cantus is an a cappell male chamber ensemble based in the Twin Cities. Erick Lichte is the director of Cantus' artistic committee. Related Links
TUESDAY, AUG. 6, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
Are Minnesota voters less loyal? Growing numbers of Minnesota voters no longer identify with the two major political parties. How could that impact election results this fall? Guest: Chris Gilbert chairs the political science department at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN Related Links
HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Weight discrimination Is 'fatism' akin to racism? We'll look at discrimination against the overweight. Guest: Eric Oliver, associate professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
What Americans think of the media We'll look at the media's rocky relationship with the public in light of a new survey showing its reputation has plummeted since last fall's coverage of terrorism and the war. Guest: Carroll Doherty is editor of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. Related Links
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Whats happening to home? We'll talk about blurring boundaries between home and work. Guest: Maggie Jackson is a workplace columnist and the author of What's Happening to Home: Balancing Life, Work and Refuge in the Information Age. THURSDAY, AUG. 8, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
What happened to advocates of privatizing Social Security? We'll find out how the bear market is affecting the debate over privatizing Social Security. Guest: Maya MacGuineas is a fellow at the New America Foundation, a think tank in Washington D.C. She served as Social Security advisor to the McCain for President Campaign. Related Links
HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Why local history matters We talk with a Minnesota historian who says local history is a vital link to understanding the world at large. Guest: Joseph Amato, professor of Rural and Regional Studies at Southwest State University in Marshall. He's the author of Rethinking Home: A Case for Writing Local History. FRIDAY, AUG. 9, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
DWI felony law Minnesota's new DWI felony law took effect last week. We'll talk about how the tougher law is likely to affect drunk driving in the state. Guest: Susan Gaertner is Ramsey County Attorney. Steve Simon heads the state's DWI Task Force. He's a DWI researcher and clinical professor at the University of Minnesota Law School. Related Links
HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Understanding your pet's behavior Animal behaviorist Dr. Petra Mertens helps you with everything from overly talkative cats to Frisbee-obsessed retrievers. Guest: Dr. Petra Mertens is a veterinarian and assistant professor of behavior medicine at the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine. Related Links
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