Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Technology and the Iranian protests
Twitter, cell phones, the internet and other technologies are being employed to influence the Iran election protests and report to the outside world. Jon Gordon stops by Midday to talk about the latest technology news.11:00 a.m.GuestsJon Gordon: Producer and host of American Public Media's "Future Tense," heard weekdays during Morning Edition.More from MPRMinnesota to divest from Iran under new law (05/16/2009)Resources
Thomas Friedman speaks about crowded planet
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and Minnesota native, Thomas Friedman spoke at St. Paul RiverCentre about the big issues facing an interconnected global population, and the ways America can lead a green revolution in the 21st century.12:00 p.m.GuestsThomas L. Friedman: New York Times foreign affairs columnist, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. His latest best-selling book is, "Hot, Flat and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution -- and How it Can Renew America." Friedman grew up in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.More from MPRIs a greener auto industry on the horizon? (06/23/2009)The perils of a global economy (06/02/2009)Innovation in an age of change (06/02/2009)Resources
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