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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. To receive both hours every day, you need to subscribe to both hour one and hour two.

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Recent Episodes (Hour 1)
Governor, legislators eye a cap on property taxes
Gov. Pawlenty would like to cap property tax increases as part of a deal on the Minnesota state budget. His interest in doing something about property taxes is reflected in the DFL-led Legislature, where two competing bills calling for property tax changes wait to be resolved. (05/08/2008)

New MnDOT commissioner looks ahead
The Minnesota Department of Transportation's new commissioner, Tom Sorel, talks about where he thinks the new gas tax revenue should be spent, and about the progress of replacing some critical bridges in Minneapolis and around the state. (05/05/2008)

The Cosby crusade
Bill Cosby built his career on comedy, but his criticism of the black community is no laughing matter. While some say Cosby is right when he says blacks need to start embracing personal responsibility, critics say he's ignoring a history of racism and oppression. (05/02/2008)

The debate over free trade
Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have been attacking NAFTA on the campaign trail and promising to renegotiate the pact if elected. Midmorning examines the truth behind the rhetoric on NAFTA, and looks at how the next president might handle the issue of trade. (05/01/2008)

High drunk driving rate tied to culture and enforcement
Minnesota's drunk driving rate is the third highest in the nation, according to a recent government report. Midmorning explores the Midwest drinking culture and the role of DWI enforcement. (04/28/2008)

   
Recent Episodes (Hour 2)
A life behind the lens
Minnesota native Annie Griffiths Belt joined National Geographic magazine 30 years ago as one of the youngest photographers, and one of a few women. She talks about how she breaks down the barriers between photographer and subject. One detail — she never carries a camera bag. (05/08/2008)

The Declaration of Independence's surprising history
It's hard to imagine now, but at one time the Declaration of Independence was considered obsolete. Two scholars of the Declaration of Independence throughout history talk about how understanding of the document has evolved over time. (05/05/2008)

Enger channels the old west in his new novel
Minnesota writer Leif Enger's new novel, "So Brave, Young and Handsome," is a tribute to the Western. An old cowboy seeks forgiveness from his estranged wife as he tries to shake a pursuing Pinkerton detective. (05/02/2008)

Giving girls a chance
Polar explorer Ann Bancroft celebrates her 22nd anniversary of reaching the North Pole by encouraging leadership among young girls. Midmorning discusses how she is encouraging girls to follow their own dreams. (05/01/2008)

Travels with Rudy
Globe-trotter Rudy Maxa joins Midmorning to share his tips for handling what's expected to be a rough summer for flying, and to talk about his new travel series. (04/29/2008)

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