Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• PoliGraph: GOP flier's claims leave out context
  A flier simultaneously praises the record of Rep. Diane Anderson, R-Eagan, and criticizes the record of former DFL Rep. Sandra Masin, who is challenging Anderson. It contains some truth, but leaves out key facts and context that might lead voters to draw different conclusions.3:49 p.m.
• PoliGraph: liberal group's claim tough to nail down
  The Alliance for a Better Minnesota, a liberal organization aiming to put more Democrats in the state Legislature this year, misleads in a new ad critical of Republicans.3:51 p.m.
• The Cube Critics: 'Chicken with Plums,' 'Red Hook Summer'
  This week, The Cube Critics discuss a French art film and so a new Spike Lee flick.3:53 p.m.
• Marriage amendment foes hope conversations will change hearts, votes
  Opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would make marriage only between a man and a woman say a key component to defeating the measure will be conversations with voters designed to elicit compassion for gays and lesbians.5:20 p.m.
• Horner's 'NextMinnesota' to promote centrist candidates in Minn.
  Former Independence Party gubernatorial candidate Tom Horner spoke with MPR's Steven John about NextMinnesota, his new organization that promotes centrist candidates in the state.5:42 p.m.
• PoliGraph: GOP flier's claims leave out context
  A flier simultaneously praises the record of Rep. Diane Anderson, R-Eagan, and criticizes the record of former DFL Rep. Sandra Masin, who is challenging Anderson. It contains some truth, but leaves out key facts and context that might lead voters to draw different conclusions.5:50 p.m.
• PoliGraph: liberal group's claim tough to nail down
  The Alliance for a Better Minnesota, a liberal organization aiming to put more Democrats in the state Legislature this year, misleads in a new ad critical of Republicans.5:52 p.m.
• The Cube Critics: 'Chicken with Plums,' 'Red Hook Summer'
  This week, The Cube Critics discuss a French art film and so a new Spike Lee flick.6:28 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Anti-U.S. Protests Expand As American Victims Return
  Audie Cornish has a round-up of the protests that broke out across the Middle East Friday, apparently in response to the U.S.-made film mocking the Prophet Mohammed. She also covers the ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base Friday marking the return of the remains of the four Americans killed in Benghazi earlier in the week.
• Romney's Critiques Of Obama Like Reagan's Of Carter
  Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney says President Obama's foreign policies have sent "confusing messages" to the world. The critique argues that the Obama foreign policy is not muscular enough. It's a message that echoes the presidential campaign of 1980 when Ronald Reagan challenged Jimmy Carter.
• Week In Politics: Chicago Teacher Strike, Libya Attack
  Audie Cornish talks to regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the Chicago teachers strike and the attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya.
• It's Hard To Tell La Familia You're Gay
  A new national campaign called Familia es Familia is hoping to help make coming out easier for LGBT Latinos. While the majority of Latinos are accepting of gays and lesbians, foreign-born and evangelical Latinos are less tolerant and remain opposed to same-sex marriage.
• New School Year Brings Tough Lessons In Spain
  Budget cuts have hit public education hard — with larger class sizes, pay cuts for teachers, and increased fees for books and school lunches. In some cities, there's a fee just to eat a bag lunch in the school cafeteria. All told, funding for schools in Spain is slated to be reduced some 20 percent by 2015.
• Indian Cartoonist Charged With Sedition
  There is a growing controversy in India after a satirical cartoonist was arrested for sedition. The man has since been offered bail, but his original detention raises questions about freedom of speech in India.
• Baltimore Orioles' Success A Surprise Of The Season
  Audie Cornish talks to sportswriter Stefan Fatsis about Major League Baseball's pennant races.
• Letters: Same-Sex Marriage Support In The NFL
  Audie Cornish reads emails from listeners about Minnesota Vikings player Chris Kluwe and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo and their outspoken support of same-sex marriage.
• Revisiting 'Life' Magazine's 'Take-Over Generation'
  In 1962, Life magazine ran its version of a "who's who under 40" list — a special issue it called "The Take-Over Generation." Many of the 100 young professionals profiled went on to prominence in their fields. Three men reflect on how America has changed since they were featured in 1962.
• More Protests Erupt After Weekly Prayers In Egypt
  Egypt's powerful Islamist Muslim Brotherhood organization is walking a fine line in trying to appease Washington, D.C., in condemning the eruption of deadly regional violence over an anti-Muslim film while also appealing to hardcore demonstrators calling for action against the U.S. At the last minute, the Brotherhood cancelled nationwide protests over the film and called instead for something contained to Cairo's Tahrir Square.

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