Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Status report on the economy
  With the U.S. job market in a slump, the country's auto industry suffering and markets still volatile, Midday examines the current state of the Minnesota and U.S. economy.11:00 a.m.
  Guests
  Chris Farrell: Minnesota Public Radio's chief economics correspondent.
  Tony Barrett: Economics professor at the College of St. Scholastica.
  More from MPR
  Tough economy could create highway hazards (11/12/2008)
  Federal government launches new loan aid effort (11/11/2008)
  Obama calls for swift action on economy (11/07/2008)
  Obama puts hope on hold in days of transition (11/09/2008)
  Hospitals worry about bad debt (11/11/2008)
  Iron Range sees hope in Chinese stimulus plan (11/11/2008)
  Pawlenty hopes to boost 'green' jobs (11/10/2008)
  Resources
  College of St. Scholastica
  Chris Farrell's blog, "My Two Cents"
• 'Dealing with the New Iranian Superpower'
  Middle East expert and former CIA operative Robert Baer discussed the facts on Iran and its potential threats at the Commonwealth Club of California.12:00 p.m.
  More from MPR
  Minnesotan looks back on Iranian hostage crisis (08/19/2008)
  A new approach on Iran? (07/02/2008)
  Diplomacy vs. Appeasement (05/22/2008)
  A look inside Iran (02/15/2008)
  Resources
  Commonwealth Club
  About Robert Baer

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