All Things Considered for September 3, 2008 | Minnesota Public Radio News

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

Free speech doesn't draw a crowd
You don't have to have credentials to speak to delegates at the Republican National Convention this week. That's because the city of St. Paul a free speech venue, called the open forum stage.4:49 p.m.
Palin speaks in St. Paul while 'Rage' plays in Minneapolis
Sen. John McCain joins Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin onstage at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul. Police use tear gas to disperse the crowd remaining after Rage Against the Machine concert in Minneapolis.4:53 p.m.
Judge sets bail for anarchists charged with terrorism-related felony; attorney says charges are 'scary' and overblown
Police say the RNC Welcoming Committee, a group of self-described anarchists, plotted to burn vehicles, spear police with poles, and even discussed kidnapping delegates. An attorney for the defendants says charging the activists with terrorism is "an abuse of the criminal justice system."5:21 p.m.
Palin mocks Obama; McCain claims nomination
Claiming her historic spot on the Republican ticket, vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin mocked Barack Obama's experience and promise of change Wednesday night and pledged to help John McCain upend the Washington establishment.6:08 p.m.
What Minnesota delegates want to hear from Palin's speech
Anticipation is growing for vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC tonight. Minnesota delegates have been talking about what the Alaska governor needs to accomplish tonight to appeal to a wider national audience.6:12 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

As Alaska Governor, Timing, Instinct Aided Palin
Although she's been governor for less than two years, Alaska's Sarah Palin has been dubbed a tough-minded ethics crusader willing to take on pork-barrel spending. Timing, political instinct and Alaska's swollen coffers may have much to do with her popularity.
Cheney To Visit Georgia Amid Strong Local Support
Cheney will be the highest ranking American official to visit Georgia since the Russian invasion last month. For some, his visit signifies the promise of American support to the nation and protection from future Russian attacks.
'Book Of Lies' Examines Superman's Story
Brad Meltzer's new novel threads together the biblical story of Cain and Abel with the actual details of Superman creator Jerry Siegel's life.
GOP's Huckabee Has Advice For McCain, Palin
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee was one of the contenders in the GOP presidential primaries. He says John McCain must remind Americans why he's prepared for the job. Huckabee also has advice for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin: "Don't be afraid of who you are."
At GOP Convention, A Young Star Rises
One of the rising stars at the Republican National Convention is a young woman named Princella Smith. She works for former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's new think tank and at 24, she's often the youngest person in the room.
Russian Literary Boom Linked To Authoritarianism
Literary critics feared that after the Soviet collapse, the easy availability of popular romance novels and thrillers would seduce Russian readers away from deeper works. Now they attribute a literary revival to the country's new authoritarianism.
'Cuckoo's Nest' Hospital Being Replaced
Oregon is replacing the infamous mental hospital portrayed in the Academy Award-winning film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest with a new facility. Dr. Marvin D. Fickle, former superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital, calls it a "fairly gloomy kind of place."
Terrebone Parish, La., Recovers After Gustav
Hurricane Gustav made landfall in Terrebonne Parish, La., on Monday. Mayor Vernon Bourgeois says that starting Saturday the parish will allow residents to check on their property and leave. He says the area is still not safe for residents to come back and stay.
Gustav Evacuees Eager To Return Home
Hurricane Gustav forced the evacuation of almost 2 million people and now they all want to go home. That is a problem because much of southeast Louisiana is not yet habitable. Streets are littered with debris and medical service is limited.
Hurricane Forecaster Offers Insight On Storms
Forecasters have been busy in recent days tracking Hurricane Gustav as well as tropical storms Hanna, Ike and Josephine. Christopher Landsea, science and operations officer at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, says it's difficult to predict a hurricane's speed.