Midday

Friday, April 7, 2006

National politics roundup
A look at a variety of current controversies in Washington, including the war in Iraq, immigration, intelligence leaks, lobbying scandals and Republican leadership changes.11:06 a.m.
Guests
Steven Smith: Director of the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis.
More from MPR
Minnesota's Congressional delegation shows deep divide on Iraq (04/05/2006)
Fallout from DeLay's resignation (04/05/2006)
Twin Cities leaders put their heads together
In the culmination of their first ever Twin Cities Summit at Minnesota Public Radio, leaders from Minneapolis and St. Paul participate in a live Midday broadcast from MPR's new public events studio, The Forum. The summit is an effort to improve communication and cooperation between the two cities.12:06 p.m.
Guests
R.T. Rybak: Mayor of Minneapolis.
Chris Coleman: Mayor of St. Paul.