Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• The Face of Hunger: For the young and homeless, hunger can be a top concern
  Homelessness among young people is on the rise. That means hunger is, too. In the latest part of our series on hunger in Minnesota, we look at how food can become a main problem for young people without homes -- and how they learn to survive.3:20 p.m.
• Dr. Jon Hallberg: When is it right to do nothing?
  In an era when there are numerous medical tests and procedures at the disposal of doctors, when is it the right decision to do nothing?3:54 p.m.
• 'Death of the Mantis' is an African thriller with Minnesota roots
  "Death of the Mantis," the third book in the internationally successful Detective Kubu mystery series, arrives in bookstores this week.4:44 p.m.
• The Face of Hunger: For the young and homeless, hunger can be a top concern
  Homelessness among young people is on the rise. That means hunger is, too. In the latest part of our series on hunger in Minnesota, we look at how food can become a main problem for young people without homes -- and how they learn to survive.5:20 p.m.
• Tick-transmitted parasite could threaten blood supply
  A study finds that the nation's blood supply is vulnerable to a tick-transmitted parasite that is widespread in parts of Minnesota and other states.5:51 p.m.
• Dr. Jon Hallberg: When is it right to do nothing?
  In an era when there are numerous medical tests and procedures at the disposal of doctors, when is it the right decision to do nothing?5:54 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Zoe Keating: A Symphony Unto Herself
  The cellist uses computer software to record sounds and musical phrases as she plays them.
• An Open Secret: Drone Warfare In Pakistan
  According to the U.S. government, the U.S. military has fired about 270 missiles into Pakistan since 2004, killing thousands of militants. These drone attacks are part of a covert war that has brought the U.S. successes, but not without repercussions, including anti-American sentiment and civilian deaths.
• Taspinar Discusses Israeli-Turkish Relations
  The fallout continues from last year's bloody confrontation between troops from the Israel Defense Forces and activists aboard a Turkish aid flotilla bound for the Gaza coast. Robert Siegel speaks with Omer Taspinar, a Turkish scholar who is at the National War College and the Brookings institution.
• Rain Pushes Back U.S. Open Matches
  It's a soggy day nine of the U.S. Open. Michele Norris talks with tennis writer Doug Robson about the winners and losers so far, and who's left standing.
• Thomas Friedman On 'How America Fell Behind'
  In his new book, the New York Times columnist explores how the U.S. fell from industrial, political and academic glory after the Cold War. "Just when we needed to be lacing up our shoes and running faster, we put our feet up," he says.
• After Nuclear Mishap, Japan Debates Energy Future
  The Japanese public is demanding that the country move away from nuclear power and toward renewable sources of energy. But it's a tall task for a country with few resources.
• How To Avoid The Oil Curse
  Resource-rich countries like Libya often end up with broken economies and autocratic rulers. The trick to avoiding the resource curse: Fight basic human nature.
• Tiny Gems: Irish Stories That Sparkle And Charm
  The sound of the sea, the smell of rain — what makes Ireland such a magical place? Maybe its writers like Claire Keegan who tease the nuance and grace out of everyday interactions. Author Keith Donohue says each of Keegan's stories is a morsel worth savoring.
• Letters: Fire Department Chaplain; Labor Day Discussion
  Robert Siegel and Michele Norris read listener emails about Monday's program.
• Facing A Full Docket, Congress Returns To D.C.
  Congress returns to Washington, D.C., this week, and, among its chores, it must deal quickly with transportation legislation. Without at least an extension, both the gas tax and highway construction could come to a halt.

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