Midday

Monday, November 28, 2011

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

Online retailers hope for big "Cyber-Monday"
Augsburg College economist Jeanne Boeh joins Midday to discuss the importance of the retail sector of the US economy, and the condition of the economy generally. Is consumer spending key to a healthy economy?11:00 a.m.
Guests
Jeanne Boeh: Professor of economics and co-chair of the department. Augsburg College, Minneapolis.
More from MPR
Wall Street bullish on Black Friday retail results (11/28/2011)
Survey: Midwest shoppers spent the least over Thanksgiving weekend (11/27/2011)
Mall of America claims record Black Friday crowds (11/26/2011)
Banner Black Friday: Sales up 7 percent over 2010 (11/26/2011)
Target hustles to prepare website, fix wounded pride (11/25/2011)
Shoppers open wallets for early Black Friday (11/25/2011)
Resources
about Jeanne Boeh
Would the world be better off without religion?
Midday presents an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate on religion. Does it breed intolerance, violence, and the promotion of medieval ideas? Or has it been a source for good, encouraging morality and ethical behavior? Four debaters square off on the subject.12:00 p.m.
Guests
Matthew Chapman: Author, Filmmaker and Co-Founder of Science Debate, an organization seeking to get political candidates, particularly presidential candidates, to debate important science policy issues.
Dinesh D'Souza: President of The King's College and author of "What's So Great About Christianity."
A.C. Grayling: Renowned Atheist and Professor of Philosophy. Author of "Against all Gods" and "The Good Book: A Secular Bible."
Rabbi David Wolpe: Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, California and named the #1 Pulpit Rabbi in America by Newsweek.
More from MPR
The rise of religious conflict around the world (11/03/2011)
Perry backer: Romney in a 'cult,' not a Christian (10/08/2011)
Candidate Bachmann puts faith in challenging mainstream science (09/15/2011)
Ellison's Muslim faith builds bridges in post-9/11 world (09/07/2011)
Being Muslim in Minnesota (09/08/2011)
Theology a hot issue in 2012 GOP campaign (09/03/2011)
Most US Muslims feel targeted by terror policies, harassment (08/30/2011)
Resources
Intelligence Squared U.S.