Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
2012 presidential campaign moves east
Political scientist Kathryn Pearson joins Midday to consider the political futures of the GOP candidates, leading to their matchup with President Barack Obama in November 2012.11:00 a.m.GuestsKathryn Pearson: Professor of political science, University of Minnesota. Legislative assistant in the 1990's for two members of Congress, a Democrat and a Republican.More from MPRPhotos from the Iowa caucuses: Winners & losers (01/03/2012)Obama applauds Iowa Democrats for their help (01/04/2012)Resources
Are grandma's benefits imperiling junior's future?
A special rebroadcast from NPR's Intelligence Squared U.S. debate series. Two teams of debaters square off over the proposition that entitlement programs for seniors are saddling future generations with unmanageable debt.12:00 p.m.GuestsHoward Dean: Former Democratic National Committee Chairman and Governor of Vermont.Margaret Hoover: Fox News Commentator and Author of "American Individualism."Jeff Madrick: Former economics columnist for The New York Times, and current editor of Challenge Magazine.Mort Zuckerman: Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of U.S. News & World Report.More from MPRDo too many kids go to college? (12/05/2011)Would the world be better off without religion? (11/28/2011)Should Congress pass Pres. Obama's jobs bill? (11/17/2011)Debate: Do men still dominate society? (10/27/2011)Is it time to end the war on terror? (09/14/2011)Resources
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