Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
After 85 years, former Gov. Quie reflects on his political life
A day before his 85th birthday, former Republican Gov. Al Quie joins Midday to reflect on his years in office, as Governor and in Congress, as well as discuss the future of the Republican Party.11:00 a.m.GuestsAl Quie: Former Republican Gov. of Minnesota. He also served in Congress for 21 years.More from MPR'Minnesota's Progressive Republican Tradition' (09/08/2008)Republican leaders look at the party's future (09/03/2008)Resources
Big loss on Wall Street
With Lehman Brothers, Merril Lynch, A.I.G. and other financial institutions in turmoil on Wall Street, an unemployment rate at 6.1 percent - a five-year high - and a housing market still slumping, experts Chris Farrell and Louis Johnston join Midday to discuss the current economic crisis.12:00 p.m.GuestsChris Farrell: Minnesota Public Radio's chief economics correspondentLouis Johnston: Economics professor, St. John's University and the College of St. BenedictMore from MPRFed pumps $70 billion into nation's financial system (09/16/2008)Resources
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