All Things Considered for September 25, 2008 | Minnesota Public Radio News

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

Early voting in Minnesota
Minnesota does not allow early voting the way some states, such as Iowa, do.4:48 p.m.
New novel explores growing up Japanese-American
Twin Cities writer David Mura's new novel, "Famous Suicides of the Japanese Empire," explores the Japanese-American experience through the eyes of a boy growing up in Chicago just after World War II.4:50 p.m.
Socialist candidate for president in Minnesota this week
Socialist Workers Party presidential candidate Roger Calero calls the proposal for a $700 billion government bailout for Wall Street banks a capitalist subsidy, not socialism.5:20 p.m.
Socialist Workers Party candidate for President visits Minnesota
Audio available later this evening5:24 p.m.
Commentary: Hidden treasures abound below Twin Cities bridges
Guest commentator Katie Nyberg hopes new signs on Twin Cities bridges will make drivers think about the natural ritches that lie below. In the Twin Cities, the Mississippi River is actually a designated national park.5:55 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

Election Enthusiasm Spurs Drive For Citizenship
Nearly three times more people became U.S. citizens this week in Tucson, Ariz., than at the previous citizenship ceremony in July. Why the surge? This year's election may be the answer.
'Greenest' Museum To Open In San Francisco
A building heralded as the greenest museum in the world opens Saturday in San Francisco. Italian architect Renzo Piano tucked the building into the hills of Golden Gate Park — in both form and function, the museum fits into the natural world surrounding it.
A New Contender For Earth's Oldest Rock
It's hard to find rocks from the earliest days of the planet because the Earth's surface is constantly changing. But exposed bedrock on the eastern shore of the Hudson Bay in Quebec may be 4.3 billion years old.
Lawmakers Hope To Vote On Deal In Days
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have agreed in principle to a $700 billion bailout for Wall Street. They're taking it to a summit Thursday at the White House, and hope to vote within days.
Under Pressure On Bailout, Lawmakers In Quandary
Members of Congress are getting earfuls from home about how much their constituents hate the Bush financial bailout plan. They are also getting warnings from top financial officials that if they do nothing, the economy will collapse.
Across Country, Mixed Reaction To Financial Woes
People around the country talk about how the collapse of large investment banks is affecting them. One person says she is far from retirement and so there has been no immediate effect. Another says he feels safe as long as he has a job.
As U.S. Struggles Financially, Adversaries Rise
America on the financial ropes presents a tempting target for its adversaries. North Korea is threatening to reactivate its nuclear program. Iran's leader inveighs against the U.S. at the U.N. and Russia is firing back at U.S. criticism of its actions in Georgia.
Even-Keeled Obama Built Image On Bridging Divides
Barack Obama is cool and calm to John McCain's hot and fiery demeanor. Some see Obama as detached and aloof. Others see him as exhibiting strength and calmness in turbulent times.
Amid Bailout, Stake For Uncle Sam Sought In Firms
As the Wall Street bailout package takes shape, lawmakers are calling for the government to get some ownership of the companies that it is going to help. There's a precedent for this both in the U.S. and abroad.
Storm-Related Gas Shortages Irk Drivers In South
With refineries hobbled by Hurricane Ike, gas shortages are popping up across the South. Drivers in Atlanta, Nashville and other places are devising strategies to find gas. One approach: follow a fuel truck to see what station it is filling up.