Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• The early states weigh in
  The Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary are the two big firsts in the 2008 presidential election. Political scientists from each state discuss the campaigns from their corners of the country.11:00 a.m.
  Guests
  Dante Scala: Associate professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire.
  Dennis Goldford: Political scientist at Drake University.
  More from MPR
  Pawlenty, others not giving up on McCain (07/18/2007)
  Fundraising success temporarily deflects questions about Obama's readiness (07/09/2007)
  Republican hopefuls take swipes at Clinton, trying to undercut the Democratic front-runner (07/06/2007)
  Analysis: With substance lacking - for now - Fred Thompson's strength is his style (07/05/2007)
  Population rate could undercut Minnesota's political clout (07/04/2007)
  Presidential politics (07/03/2007)
  Resources
  About Dennis Goldford
• Considering China
  China's booming economy has the world wondering whether the country will rise as the next superpower or if it will collapse under corruption. Journalist James Fallows spent a year in Shanghai, China, and he talked about what he learned from his experience at the Aspen Ideas Festival.12:00 p.m.
  More from MPR
  Klobuchar says too few U.S. inspectors examine foreign toys (07/09/2007)
  Made in China (07/10/2007)
  A Chinese road story (06/26/2007)
  Resources
  Aspen Ideas Festival
  About James Fallows

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