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Friday, February 4, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Minnesotans attend Gen. Vang Pao's funeral
Thousands of Minnesotans are attending funeral services for Gen. Vang Pao, to honor the Laotian general who assisted American troops during the Vietnam War. Vang Pao died near Fresno on Jan. 6. He was 81.5:20 p.m.
Magraw and Wise still make music together after 30 years
Two Minnesota musicians will celebrate 30 years of collaboration and a new album at the Cedar Cultural Center this weekend. Guitarist Dean Magraw and tabla player Marcus Wise talked recently with MPR's Euan Kerr about their new album, "How the Light Gets in."5:52 p.m.
Dinner Party Download featuring John Lithgow
On this week's Dinner Party Download, a joke from David Gedge, frontman for brit-pop stalwarts The Wedding Present, a song from Market Watch reporter John Letzing and actor John Lithgow talks about getting decorated and reading bed times stories to his parents.6:20 p.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- What Obama Is Learning From Reagan's Example
President Obama has adopted Ronald Reagan as a kind of patron saint. As he tries to figure out how to deal with a divided Congress for the next two years, he appears to be studying the Great Communicator's approach. - Thousands In Egypt Gather For 'Departure Friday'
Egyptians pushing for political change and to end Hosni Mubarak's 30-year grip on power got a big turnout for a rally Friday in central Cairo. Opponents of the regime called it the authoritarian ruler's "departure Friday." But Mubarak supporters labeled it "a day of loyalty." Despite the massive, peaceful protest, the Mubarak government is showing no sign it's ready to give in to the demands that the president leave office immediately. - Understanding The U.S. Position On Egypt
For several days now, the United States has been publicly calling for Egypt to hold free and fair elections — the "sooner the better" is the official line. In private, the U.S. reportedly has been talking with Egyptian officials about a plan for Mubarak to leave office immediately and hand over power to his newly named vice president, Omar Suleiman. President Obama talked with reporters Friday about Egypt. For more on the U.S. position, host Robert Siegel speaks to U.S. State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley. - Not A Sex Scandal, A Sexy Scandal Hits The House Of Commons
The wife of the House of Commons speaker has sparked controversy by posing for a picture in what looks like nothing but a bedsheet. - Week In Politics: Unrest In Egypt
Host Robert Siegel reviews the week in politics with our regular commentators E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and David Brooks of the New York Times. - Blizzard Deals Blow To Chicago's Can-Do Reputation
After boasting for years that it can cope with any weather contingency, Chicago — much to the delight of the cities that panic when there's a chance of a dusting — had some problems this week. But residents there say: Hey — it was the 3rd worst in history; give us a break! - A Preview Of Super Bowl XLV
Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis speaks to host Michele Norris about Super Bowl XLV. The game matches two of the National Football League's flagship franchises, the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. - Imagine This: A Super Bowl Ad For The Government
Thomas Frank, a columnist for Harper's Magazine, speaks to host Robert Siegel about his idea of getting a bunch of ad executives to create a Super Bowl ad for Uncle Sam. If the U.S. government were a company, it would call in ad execs to rebrand. Also — ad executive Mark Fitzloff tells us about shaping the campaign, and we hear a radio version of the campaign. - Why Egypt's Military Cares About Home Appliances
One reason for the military's peaceful response: the unique role it plays in the Egyptian economy. The military owns "virtually every industry in the country," according to one expert. - For An Underwater Epic, 'Sanctum' Is A Tad Shallow
Cavers swim for their lives when a storm floods the caverns they're exploring — but oddly enough, a claustrophobic underground setting proves a bad fit for 3-D.
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