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, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 CST 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 National unemployment has reached 10.2%, a high not seen since 1983. Economists worry that consumer spending may continue to be weak, slowing the rest of the economy. (Broadcast 11/06/2009) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/11/06/midmorning1 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:29:00 CST 2009/11/06/midmorning1-V3 John Hope Bryant rose from a childhood of poverty to become a social entrepreneur and an advocate for financial literacy. In a new book, he argues that the best type of leadership is based not on fear, but on love. (Broadcast 11/05/2009) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/11/05/midmorning1 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:35:00 CST 2009/11/05/midmorning1-V1 This year's off-year elections are taking on more significance than usual, revealing a split in the Republican Party that could have repercussions in 2010 and 2012. Analysts talk about what the wins in governors' races in Virginia and New Jersey and a loss in a New York state Congressional race mean to the future of the Republican party. (Broadcast 11/04/2009) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/11/04/midmorning1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:49:00 CST 2009/11/04/midmorning1-V2 Scientist Tim Flannery talks about what new data says about the warming climate. He maintains there are practical ways to address climate change, despite the huge problem he sees looming. He talked with Kerri Miller before an audience at the UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio on October 19. (Broadcast 11/03/2009) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/11/03/midmorning1 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:17:00 CST 2009/11/03/midmorning1-V2 Flu vaccines against H1N1 are hard to come by unless you're in one of the priority groups. It may be until end of November until there's enough for wide distribution. The top infectious disease official at the National Institutes of Health talks about the strategy for fighting H1N1, and how vaccines might be produced faster in the future. (Broadcast 11/02/2009) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/11/02/midmorning1 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:54:00 CST 2009/11/02/midmorning1-V1