Midmorning (Interviews)
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- Host: Kerri Miller
- 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.
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The Rosenbergs, revisited
Mon, Oct 6
The younger son of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg came face to face with an uncomfortable revelation recently: that his father was guilty of spying for the Soviet Union. Both Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were executed for conspiracy to pass atomic secrets to the Soviets in 1953. And for most of his life Robert Meeropol believed his parents were not spies.
Color, culture and the race for the White House
Mon, Oct 6
A recent Associated Press poll suggests that racial prejudice could cost Obama as much as 6 percentage points of support. Midmorning asks what role race will play in this presidential election.
The challenge of preventing HIV/AIDS
Fri, Oct 3
A pioneer in the world of HIV and AIDS research discusses how our understanding of the illness has changed and his work on prevention and treatment around the world.
Portrait of a fictional American town
Thu, Oct 2
Journalist Chuck Klosterman reaches back to his experience as a music critic and his Midwestern roots to pen his first novel.
Running mates in the spotlight
Thu, Oct 2
As Joe Biden and Sarah Palin prepare for one of the most anticipated vice presidential debates in recent memory, Midmorning examines what the two candidates need to do to convince the public they're ready to be second-in-command.
Obama rallies supporters in La Crosse
Wed, Oct 1
Live coverage of a speech by Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama at an outdoor rally in LaCrosse, Wis.
Scoring the first presidential debate
Wed, Oct 1
Midmorning analyzes the first presidential debate between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama. Who performed better in the matchup, which was held Friday night at the University of Mississippi?
Candidates' wives play prominent campaign roles
Wed, Oct 1
Overshadowed a bit in the attention paid to vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin are the other women in the race — the wives of the presidential candidates. Cindy McCain and Michelle Obama are campaigning too, and contributing to the image of their respective tickets.
The founding mothers
Tue, Sep 30
Longtime NPR political commentator Cokie Roberts talks about the women who helped form the early United States. Kerri Miller interviewed Roberts about her book, "Ladies of Liberty" at the Fitzgerald Theater Sept. 23.
Candidates search for answers on the economy
Tue, Sep 30
Republican presidential candidate John McCain's top economic advisor addresses the intense economic pressures facing the candidates in this campaign, and the bipartisan struggle to settle on a bailout plan.
Midmorning Book Club: 'All the King's Men'
Fri, Sep 26
It's considered one of the greatest novels about politics ever written, but some would say it's not as much about politics as it is about the human condition. The Midmorning Book Club examines Robert Penn Warren's "All the King's Men."
A new approach to fighting cancer
Fri, Sep 26
A doctor who battled brain cancer found himself relying on traditional medicine for treatment, but wanting more. He argues in a new book that a combination of diet and lifestyle changes can help the body slow and prevent the growth of the cancer cells that lie within all of us.
Do presidents have too much power?
Thu, Sep 25
The Bush administration has come under fire for redefining the limits of presidential power, but one legal scholar argues that the Constitution created a system in which the executive has far too much leeway to make decisions of great importance, with little accountability.
The government's bailout efforts
Thu, Sep 25
The government is embarking on a historic effort to help financial institutions stay open and lending to keep the economy afloat. Bush administration officials hope to come up with a package that will reassure markets on Monday.
Kathleen Norris investigates noonday demon
Wed, Sep 24
There's a spiritual relative of depression that few understand or have explored. Writer Kathleen Norris talks about how the condition, known as acedia, has intersected with her life, and why the monastic life may hold the key to understanding the condition.
Candidates and the crisis in the economy
Wed, Sep 24
A very uncertain economy throws a September surprise into the presidential campaign. Top economic advisors from both the McCain and Obama campaigns talk about how the startling events of the last week have influenced what the candidates are able to promise.
Steps to save the Great Lakes
Tue, Sep 23
Both Senators John McCain and Barack Obama have expressed support for legislation to protect the Great Lakes as Congress considers three other key pieces of legislation about the Lakes. Midmorning explores what is wrong with the lakes and what the proposed legislation would do to protect them.
A warning to conservatives from one of their own
Tue, Sep 23
Conservative columnist and author David Frum says Republicans are missing the deep inequalities that exist in American society, and that could cost them the upcoming election.
How to protect your money in turbulent times
Mon, Sep 22
More investment banks and other huge financial institutions continue to live on the edge of bankruptcy. Economists predict the loss of trillions of dollars in financial wealth disappearing worldwide. But does that mean you should take your money out of money markets and mutual funds? Personal financial consultant Ruth Hayden talks about what it takes to save during turbulent times.
A new approach to the Middle East
Mon, Sep 22
Author and former CIA analyst Ken Pollack writes that countries in the Middle East can become more democratic. And even after the mistrust left by the Iraq war, he believes America can still play a substantial role.
The people behind the polls
Mon, Sep 22
The latest polls show John McCain's post-convention bounce losing steam, while Barack Obama's campaign seems to be benefiting from increased concern over the economy. Midmorning takes a closer look at how political polls are conducted, and whether they can be trusted.
Author describes how a stalker changed her life
Thu, Sep 18
A new memoir chronicles what happens when an independent woman's loving partner turns into a threat. Kate Brennan uses an alias to shield her identity. Her book reveals what it takes to elude a man whom she believes is determined to destroy her life.
Where's that girl power?
Thu, Sep 18
Women in university classrooms succeed at similar rates to their male peers, but researchers find a disconnect once women get into the workforce. Midmorning examines why success in school is not a predictor of success in the workplace for women.
Protest as social action
Thu, Sep 18
During the Republican National Convention, 818 activists were arrested during street protests as well as preemptive raids. Midmorning examines the purpose of protest and explores its role in social movements.
South Africa's ambassador visits Minnesota
Thu, Sep 18
South Africa has grown rapidly as a society and an economy since apartheid ended in 1994. A South African leader who grew up during apartheid talks about how his country is both an example and a caution to others on the African continent.
VocalEssence celebrates its 40th season
Thu, Sep 18
Minnesota is one of the best places in the country to hear choral music. There are many reasons why. At the top of the list of choral music movers is Minneapolis' Philip Brunelle, who founded VocalEssence four decades ago.
Will Palin attract women to the Republican ticket?
Thu, Sep 18
Putting Sarah Palin near the top of the Republican presidential ticket is historic. But it might not yield the bump from women voters that the GOP is hoping for. Are we in the era of post-gender politics?
Unemployment figures raise doubts about a 'soft landing'
Thu, Sep 18
The unemployment rate stands at the highest in five years, and the home buying picture got more complicated, with the government takeover of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Iraq's unclear future
Thu, Sep 18
President Bush announced the planned withdrawal of a total of 8,000 troops from Iraq by early next year. In a new book, a journalist and former Marine assesses the state of Iraq, and the choices facing the next president.
Should we raise the minimum driving age?
Thu, Sep 18
A new report by an auto safety group urges states to raise the age for getting a driver's license to 17 or even 18. They argue that raising the age would substantially reduce crashes involving teen drivers.
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