Monday, November 17, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
The big fix for failing economies
World leaders wrapped up their Group of 20 summit on the international economy without agreeing on a coordinated stimulus package. Meanwhile, a lame duck Congress meets this week to consider an auto industry bailout and other possible fixes for America's struggling economy.11:00 a.m.GuestsLouis Johnston: Economics professor at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University.More from MPRStock futures fall ahead of retailer earnings (11/17/2008)White House refines position on auto industry help (11/17/2008)Mayor Coleman urges Congress to support auto bailout (11/15/2008)World leaders move toward tougher financial rules (11/15/2008)Minn. delegates question changes to bailout (11/14/2008)Another approach on mortgages, but will it work? (11/13/2008)Paulson says troubled assets will not be purchased (11/12/2008)Resources
Talk of the Stacks with Garrison Keillor
Author and humorist Garrison Keillor talked about poetry, writing and his own relationship with the library at this month's "Talk of the Stacks" series at the Hennepin County Library in downtown Minneapolis.12:00 p.m.More from MPRSidewalks are for poets (10/01/2008)Iraq War veteran shares experience through poetry (09/29/2008)Robert Bly is named Minnesota's first poet laureate (02/27/2008)Resources
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