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Archive for April 4 - 8, 2005
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Monday, April 4, 2005 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
 Praying for the Pope
Followers and admirers of Pope John Paul II begin to pay their respects Monday. The world considers the impact of the charismatic and conservative Catholic leader.
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Guests:
Don Briel, director of the Center for Catholic Studies at St. Thomas University. Sister Shawn Madigan, professor of theology at the College of St. Catherine.
(GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)
Related Links:
 Web Resource: Center for Catholic Studies
Web Resource: The Vatican's Web site
Web Resource: John Paul II: The Millennial Pope
Web Resource: Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
Web Resource: About Pope John Paul II
Web Resource: History of the Pope
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
The legality of downloading
The U.S. Supreme Court recently debated one of the most important copyright cases in two decades. The case, MGM v. Grokster, may settle the fight between old and new entertainment media.
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Guests:
Dawn Chmielewski, reporter from San Jose Mercury News who has been covering the case. John Logie, professor of rhetoric and co-director of the Internet Studies Center at the University of Minnesota.
Related Links:
Web Resource: San Jose Mercury News
Web Resource: John Logie's bio
Web Resource: John Logie's blog
Web Resource: MGM v. Grokster
Web Resource: Grokster
Web Resource: MGM
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Tuesday, April 5, 2005 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
Nuclear energy eyes a comeback
The possibility of energy shortages has renewed interest in nuclear energy in the United States and around the world. But some argue the problems of safety and how to dispose of waste continue to linger.
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Guests:
Alan McDonald, programme liaison officer in the planning and economic studies section, International Atomic Energy Agency. Steve Kerekes, senior director of media relations for the Nuclear Energy Institute. Paul Gunter, director of the reactor watchdog project for the Nuclear Information and Resource Service.
Related Links:
Web Resource: International Atomic Energy Agency
Web Resource: Nuclear Energy Institute
Web Resource: Greenpeace: Nuclear Power
Web Resource: The Future of Nuclear Power
Web Resource: Frontline: Nuclear Reaction
Web Resource: How Nuclear Power Works
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
Word origins
Every word has its distinct history. A language expert says you can learn a lot about our culture by breaking down individual words.
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Guests:
Anatoly Liberman, professor in the Department of German, Scandanavian and Dutch at the University of Minnesota. He is the author of Etymology for Everyone: Word Origins and How We Know Them. His book has been selected by the Book of the Month Club, History Book Club and Paperback Quality Club.
Related Links:
Web Resource: Liberman's bio
Web Resource: Word Origins and How We Know Them
Web Resource: Online etymology dictionary
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Wednesday, April 6, 2005 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
| To be announced. |
| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
| To be announced. |
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Thursday, April 7, 2005 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
Road work ahead
Governor Tim Pawlenty and Lieutenant Governor Carol Molnau renewed their call for a long-term transportation financing package on Wednesday. They also offered a summer construction overview. Midmorning discusses the state's transit plan, toll roads and the kickoff of construction season.
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Guests:
Bob McFarlin, assistant to the commissioner for transportation policy and public affairs at the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Senate Transportation Committee Chair Steve Murphy, DFL-Red Wing. Sen. Mike McGinn, R-Eagan, who also serves on the Senate Transportation committee.
Related Links:
MPR: Session 2005
MPR: Public transit options disappearing
MPR: Bonding for roads?
MPR: Putting brake on toll roads
MPR: Traffic congestion
Web Resource: Minnesota Department of Transportation
Web Resource: About Steve Murphy
Web Resource: About Mike McGinn
Web Resource: Summer Construction Overview
Web Resource: Transportation Investment Package
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
Spring gardens
Midmorning's Garden Guru Deb Brown talks about when you can start planting again.
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Guests:
Deb Brown, former horticulturist with the University of Minnesota Extension Service's Yard and Garden Line. She retired April 1, 2005.
Related Links:
Web Resource: Yard and Garden Line
Web Resource: National Gardening Association
Web Resource: About Gardening
Web Resource: Minnesota Gardening Forum
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Friday, April 8, 2005 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
Updating the Patriot Act
Congress is examining whether to renew some provisions of the USA Patriot Act. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has testified in support of key surveillance powers that are set to expire at the end of the year. Opponents say the provisions allow the government to violate civil liberties.
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Guests:
Bruce Fein, associate deputy attorney general under President Ronald Reagan. He was Republican counsel during the Iran-Contra hearings and is a founding partner with the Lichfield Group. Isaac Kaufman, coordinator of the Minnesota Bill of Rights Defense Committee.
Related Links:
Web Resource: The Lichfield Group
Web Resource: Minnesota Bill of Rights Defense Committee
Web Resource: USA Patriot Act
Web Resource: About the Patriot Act
Web Resource: Patriot Act Sunset Provisions
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
State of the Arts
Minnesota Public Radio's arts program discusses the late author Saul Bellow and the time he spent in Minnesota. The show also examines how the Minnesota Opera is adapting The Grapes of Wrath for the stage.
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Related Links:
Web Resource: State of the Arts
Web Resource: About Saul Bellow
Web Resource: Minnesota Opera
Web Resource: The Grapes of Wrath
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