Friday, April 28, 2006
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Gas prices keep going up
With gasoline prices hovering around $3 per gallon, President Bush and other politicians are talking about how to bring some relief to consumers. High energy prices could also wreak havoc on the nation's economy.11:06 a.m.GuestsChris Farrell: MPR's chief economics correspondent.Louis Johnston: Economics professor at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota.More from MPRAuto show features more fuel-efficient cars (03/20/2006)Farmers try to balance higher energy costs (01/31/2006)
Balancing faith and politics
Faith and religion are more entwined than ever in politics, mostly by conservative Christians and Republicans. Democrats have been trying to show how their political views are shaped by faith as well. Former Vice President Walter Mondale spoke on the subject Thursday at a conference at the United Theological Seminary in New Brighton.12:06 p.m.GuestsWalter Mondale: Former vice president. The title of his speech is, "Red State, Blue State, God's State: How Do Progressive Christians Talk about Faith and Politics?"More from MPRA Mirror on Morality (12/09/2004)
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