Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Federal Reserve meets this week
The Federal Reserve this week hosts its regular two-day meeting, at which it sets key interest rates. Economics professor Louis Johnston and MPR's chief economics correspondent Chris Farrell join Midday to discuss the current crisis.11:00 a.m.GuestsChris Farrell: Minnesota Public Radio's chief economics correspondent.Louis Johnston: Economics professor, St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict.More from MPRGraduating into a recession (03/13/2009)Senate DFLers propose $1 billion in education cuts (03/12/2009)New jobless claims rise more than expected (03/12/2009)Resources
Two senior statesmen reflect on public life and civic engagement
Former Vice President Walter Mondale and former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger discuss their experiences in public life and the need for civic engagement.12:00 p.m.More from MPRGreat Conversations: America's Constitutional Crisis (03/11/2009)At 81, Walter Mondale looks ahead (01/05/2009)Changing who's in charge (11/25/2008)How to improve Congress (02/11/2009)Election 2008: Now what? (11/14/2008)Resources
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