Midday

Monday, August 6, 2007

Making sense of disaster
When tragedy strikes, it's hard to know how to cope with the news. As part of our continuing coverage of the I-35W bridge collapse, Midday's guest talks about dealing with disaster.11:00 a.m.
Guests
Rabbi Harold Kushner: Author of "Overcoming Life's Disappointments."
Resources
About Rabbi Kushner
The rise of the Taliban threat in Afghanistan
President Bush and Afghan President Hamid Karzai are wrapping up two days of talks at Camp David. The two leaders have been discussing a renewed Taliban threat in Afghanistan, the booming poppy production, poverty and other issues facing the country.12:00 p.m.
More from MPR
Refugee loses his bid to stay in Minnesota (05/20/2007)
Afghanistan by the numbers (10/11/2006)
How to rebuild Afghanistan (09/27/2006)
Resources
The White House
State politicians outline next steps in bridge recovery
Several state leaders and politicians join Gary Eichten for a look at the state's role in recovering from the I-35W bridge disaster. Several toured the disaster site on Monday.12:30 p.m.
Guests
Larry Pogemiller: Senate majority leader.
Mary Liz Holberg: State represenative

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