http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/programs/midmorning/ Every weekday, host Kerri Miller welcomes guests and audience members for lively, in-depth discussions of news events, issues, the arts and more. Each hour addresses a different topic. en-us Minnesota Public Radio, 2009 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:00:00 CDT http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/programs/midmorning/images/midmorning_itunes_75.jpg http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/programs/midmorning/ Itasca::util_func.php::createPodcast() Every weekday, host Kerri Miller welcomes guests and audience members for lively, in-depth discussions of news events, issues, the arts and more. Each hour addresses a different topic. Minnesota Public Radio Minnesota Public Radio mail@mpr.org No No Though American scientists believe their work is the best in the world, the American public at large take a much dimmer view, according to a new survey by the Pew Center and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (Broadcast 07/10/2009) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/07/10/midmorning1 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:35:00 CDT 2009/07/10/midmorning1-V3 Controlling health care costs is a major piece in any health care proposal. Two health cooperatives, one in the Twin Cities, another in Seattle, insure and run clinics, paying doctors and nurses salaries instead of reimbursement. The presidents of Bloomington-based HealthPartners and Group Health in Seattle talk about what they think the future of health care should be. (Broadcast 07/09/2009) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/07/09/midmorning1 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:04:00 CDT 2009/07/09/midmorning1-V1 California is in the national spotlight with a still unresolved $25 billion budget deficit, but it's just one of a handful of states facing budget gaps. Midmorning looks at fiscal crises around the country. (Broadcast 07/08/2009) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/07/08/midmorning1 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:50:00 CDT 2009/07/08/midmorning1-V1 Amid signs of an economic recovery, there are still some troubling statistics for workers: Unemployment continues to rise, and paychecks for many people are not as fat as they used to be. (Broadcast 07/07/2009) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/07/07/midmorning1 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:43:00 CDT 2009/07/07/midmorning1-V1 The discussion in Washington around health care reform has been dominated by talk of a public option and where costs can be cut. But what about the role of the health care consumer? Some say there has to be a fundamental shift in the way we view medical care. (Broadcast 07/06/2009) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/07/06/midmorning1 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:17:00 CDT 2009/07/06/midmorning1-V1