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Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
 The Persian Puzzle
Author Ken Pollack discusses the future of relations between the United States and Iran. The former CIA Persian Gulf military analyst also examines the likelihood that Iran will obtain nuclear weapons.
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Guests:
Ken Pollack, director of research at the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution. He is the author of The Persian Puzzle: The Conflict Between Iran and America.
Related Links:
 Web Resource: Ken Pollack's bio
Web Resource: Ken Pollack on NPR
Web Resource: Terror and Tehran
Web Resource: Iran's Nuclear Threat
Web Resource: Foreign Relations of Iran
Web Resource: World Factbook: Iran
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
Race and adoption
There are more than 100,000 children in foster care nationwide. Nearly half of those waiting to be adopted are African-American. What role does race play in adoption?
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Guests:
Joe Kroll, executive director of the North American Council on Adoptable Children. Gloria Hochman, director of communications and marketing at the National Adoption Center.
Related Links:
Web Resource: North American Council on Adoptable Children
Web Resource: National Adoption Center
Web Resource: About the Multiethnic Placement Act
Web Resource: Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
Web Resource: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
Web Resource: Transracial and Transcultural Adoption
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Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
Do we need a new strategy for the war on drugs?
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether the federal government can override state laws permitting medicinal use of marijuana. This case and the increase in drug arrests have some wondering whether the war on drugs needs to be revisited.
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Guests:
Tom Heffelfinger, U.S. Attorney of the District of Minnesota. Ethan Nadelman, founder and executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance. The organization promotes alternatives to the war on drugs.
Related Links:
Web Resource: United States Attorney's Office
Web Resource: Drug Policy Alliance
Web Resource: Drug War Clock
Web Resource: Facts about the War on Drugs
Web Resource: Drug War Facts
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
The Polar Express and beyond
Chris Van Allsburg's books try to blur the lines between what is real and what is dreamed. The children's book author is best known for his book The Polar Express.
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Guests:
Chris Van Allsburg, author and illustrator of many children's books including Jumanji and The Wreck of the Zephyr.
Related Links:
MPR: Talking Volumes
Web Resource: Author Spotlight: Chris Van Allsburg
Web Resource: About Chris Van Allsburg
Web Resource: The Polar Express
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Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
Should Ukraine's elections be repeated?
The election turmoil in Ukraine threatens to further disrupt the country and throw relations between the United States and Russia into a Cold War-like situation.
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Guests:
Nick Hayes, professor of history at Saint John's University. He holds the University Chair in Critical Thinking and specializes in Russian and Eastern European history.
Related Links:
Web Resource: Nick Hayes' bio
Web Resource: Ukraine Factbook
Web Resource: About Ukraine
Web Resource: Ukrainian history
Web Resource: Statement on Ukraine elections
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
Natural born leaders
Should the Constitution be changed to allow foreign-born Americans to serve as president? Midmorning examines the natural-born citizen clause, which prohibits those born outside the United States from serving as the country's top executive.
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Guests:
Akhil Amar, professor of law and political science at Yale University.
Related Links:
Web Resource: About Akhil Amar
Web Resource: What is a natural-born citizen?
Web Resource: The Presidents of the United States
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Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
State economic forecast projects a $700 million deficit
Starting in January, Minnesota legislators and Governor Pawlenty will have to find places in the budget to cut $700 million or find new sources of revenue.
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Guests:
John Gunyou, city manager of Minnetonka. He was a state finance commissioner under Republican Arne Carlson. Jay Kiedrowski, instructor at the Humphrey Institute. Kiedrowski was executive vice president of the national Wells Fargo Institutional Investments Group. He served as Minnesota finance commissioner from 1984 to 1987 in DFL Governor Rudy Perpich's administration. Peggy Ingison is the state's commissioner of finance.
Related Links:
Web Resource: Minnesota Department of Finance
Web Resource: About the Minnesota State Budget
Web Resource: State of Minnesota
Web Resource: Governor Tim Pawlenty's Web site
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
The Garden Guru
A relatively warm fall may have lulled some into putting off bulb planting. Midmorning's Garden Guru has tips on planting bulbs indoors and caring for holiday plants.
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Guests:
Deborah Brown, horticulturist with the University of Minnesota's Yard and Garden Line.
Related Links:
Web Resource: Yard and Garden Line
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Friday, Dec. 3, 2004 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
Is it time to overhaul the United Nations?
A new report proposes sweeping changes to the Untied Nations. An international panel has laid out 101 recommendations, including expansion of the Security Council.
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Guests:
James Paul, executive director of the Global Policy Forum. Linda Fasulo, United Nations correspondent for NBC News and a frequent contributor to National Public Radio. She is the author of An Insider's Guide to the UN.
Related Links:
Web Resource: United Nations
Web Resource: Charter of the United Nations
Web Resource: About the Untied Nations
Web Resource: History of the United Nations
Web Resource: Global Policy Forum
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
State of the Arts
State of the Arts takes a look at how artists can be more involved in public life. And Dominic Papatola reviews the latest holiday shows.
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Related Links:
Web Resource: State of the Arts
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