Midday

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

How Jerry Falwell turned his religious conviction into political action
Rev. Jerry Falwell died Tuesday at the age of 73, but the institutions he built will continue to shape American politics for years to come.11:00 a.m.
Guests
Steve Scott: Former religion editor for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Scott retired from the paper after 23 years there, and is now pursuing a master's degree at United Theological Seminary in New Brighton.
Corwin Smidt: Director of the Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich.
More from MPR
Division of church and state (03/16/2007)
The holy vote (02/09/2007)
Rev. Jerry Falwell dies (05/15/2007)
Minneapolis church at the forefront of a cutting-edge religious movement (11/01/2006)
Resources
The Henry Institute at Calvin College
A birthday tribute to Studs Terkel
A true legend of American radio turns 95 on Wednesday. Studs Terkel spoke with luminaries, thinkers, writers, saints and sinners during his five decades at Chicago's WFMT -- everyone from Pete Seeger to Bob Woodward to Garrison Keillor.12:00 p.m.
Resources
Studs Terkel's official Web site

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