Midday for May 18, 2006 | Minnesota Public Radio NewsQ

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Hayden insists warrantless surveillance program legal
CIA nominee Gen. Michael Hayden insisted on Thursday that the Bush administration's warrantless surveillance program was legal and that it was designed to ensnare terrorists - not spy on ordinary people.11:00 a.m.
Enron on trial
The fates of ex-Enron chiefs Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling are in the hands of a jury now. Will either of them be found guilty of committing a crime?11:55 a.m.
Guests
Bethany McLean: Editor at Large for Fortune Magazine. McLean is the co-author of "The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron." She is also featured in a movie by the same name. McLean grew up in Hibbing.
More from MPR
Enron executives prepare for trial (01/03/2006)
Ex-GE chief bemoans corporate regulations (06/14/2005)
Corporate ethics and the legacy of William Donaldson (06/02/2005)
SEC chairman outlines goals (12/01/2004)
Former Medtronic CEO Bill George on corporate ethics (08/12/2004)
Corporate ethics after Enron (07/08/2004)
Whistle blower Sherron Watkins speaks on lessons of Enron (02/07/2003)

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