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Thursday, October 5, 2006

What the economic numbers mean for you
The Dow Jones industiral average set a record this week, inching past its previous all-time high set Jan. 14, 2000. What do big market averages and economic indicators tell us about how regular people are faring in the economy?11:06 a.m.
Guests
Bob Potter: Consultant for JNBA Financial Advisors. Potter used to host Minnesota Public Radio's "Sound Money" program.
More from MPR
Job growth cools off in Minnesota (09/13/2006)
Whose recovery is it...now? (09/05/2006)
The outlook for Minnesota jobs (09/04/2006)
State's job growth catching up with the rest of the country (08/15/2006)
Looking for a soft landing (08/09/2006)
Stem cells, railroad make for fireworks in governor debate
In their first and only post-primary debate outside of the Twin Cities, the two frontrunners and Independence Party candidate Peter Hutchinson were forced to address the medical research issue and a railroad expansion that both loom large in the state's third-largest city.12:06 p.m.
More from MPR
Gubernatorial candidates play it safe in debate (09/27/2006)
The first gubernatorial debate (09/14/2006)
Post-debate analysis
MPR political editor Mike Mulcahy and political science professor Chris Gilbert answer listener questions1:30 p.m.

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