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Friday, September 10, 2010

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

Chairs of 9-11 Commission say US slow to deal with homegrown terrorism threat
A new report by former 9-11 Commission leaders Tom Kean and Lee Hamilton says the U.S. does not have systems in place to counteract growing numbers of radicalized terrorists and recruitment occurring in the United States. On the eve of the 9/11 anniversary, terrorism expert Louise Richardson analyzes terrorist threats around the world.11:00 a.m.
Guests
Louise Richardson: Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Author, "What Terrorists Want: Understanding the Enemy, Containing the Threat." Editor of "The Roots of Terrorism" and Co-editor of "Democracy and Counterterrorism: Lessons from the Past."
Barack Obama: U.S. President. News conference questions on terrorism.
More from MPR
Report: US must deal with domestic radical problem (09/10/2010)
Minn. Somalis meet with FBI, denounce al-Shabab (09/01/2010)
Rochester women plead not guilty to terrorism charges (08/09/2010)
National security expert analyzes terrorism indictments (08/09/2010)
Some Minnesota Somalis fear indictments could hamper legitimate donations (08/09/2010)
Rochester women, accused of helping terrorists, released after court hearing (08/05/2010)
Minn. FBI chief warns of threats from groups inspired by al-Qaida (02/10/2010)
Civil War Kids: Young Somalis in Minnesota (01/27/2010)
Resources
about Principal Louise Richardson of St. Andrews
MPR President Bill Kling talks about his departure
MPR founder, president and CEO Bill Kling joins Midday to talk about the future of MPR, the future of public media around the country, and the future of news.12:00 p.m.
Guests
Bill Kling: Founder, president and CEO of Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media.
More from MPR
Bill Kling to leave MPR in June 2011 (09/10/2010)
Timeline of MPR's history (09/10/2010)
News Cut: Live blogging the interview with Bill Kling