Thursday, March 12, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
The latest on the Senate recount trial
The Senate recount trial is nearing an end after seven weeks of testimony. Attorneys for DFLer Al Franken are expected to finish presenting their case today. Republican Norm Coleman is pursuing the trial in hopes of overturning Franken's 225-vote lead in the race.11:00 a.m.GuestsEdward Foley: Election law expert and professor of law at the Ohio State University. Director of Election Law @ MoritzElizabeth Stawicki: Minnesota Public Radio legal reporter, who has been covering the Senate recount trial.More from MPRColeman warns donors after data breach (03/11/2009)Absentee ballot pile shrinks in Minn. Senate trial (03/09/2009)Resources
Ahmed Rashid at the Commonwealth Club
Pakistani journalist and best-selling author Ahmed Rashid discusses U.S. policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan, arguing that the U.S. must take on the task of nation-building if there is any hope of peace in the region.12:00 p.m.More from MPRThe escalating war in Afghanistan (03/06/2009)Obama: U.S. combat in Iraq to end in 18 months (02/27/2009)Obama OKs 17,000 more Afghanistan troops (02/17/2009)Obama's Afghanistan problem (02/17/2009)Resources
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