Midday

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Setting the post-election scene
Political scientist Steven Smith looks at results of Congressional races across the country and how they are likely to affect the new President's agenda.11:00 a.m.
Guests
Steven Smith: Director of the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis. Missouri
Ted Turner at the Commonwealth Club
Legendary entrepreneur Ted Turner is out with a new memoir, "Call me Ted." He opined on his personal story, the state of journalism, and the state of his pocketbook in an appearance at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco.12:00 p.m.
Guests
Ted Turner: Proprietor and philanthropist, founder of CNN and former owner of the Atlanta Braves, among other ventures.
More from MPR
Ted Turner at the Commonwealth Club of California (05/14/2003)
Resources
Commonwealth Club