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Midmorning ceased broadcast on February 20, 2012 and was replaced by The Daily Circuit.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
The best way to boost the economy
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates in part to reassure investors on Wall Street. Meanwhile President Bush and Congress are trying to come up with an economic stimulus package to boost, at least temporarily, the flagging U.S. economy. Midmorning discusses whether either measures will help.9:06 a.m.GuestsJim Paulsen: chief investment strategist of Wells Capital Management.Eileen Appelbaum: economist at Rutgers. She also directs the Center for Women and Work.Resources
Loans to fight poverty
Nobel Peace prize winner and micro-lender Muhammad Yunus says the problem of poverty is one that can be solved. Yunus built a $6 billion business in large part by making small business loans, beginning with a $27 loan to Bangladeshi villagers.10:06 a.m.GuestsMuhammad Yunus: author of the new book, "Creating a World Without Poverty."More from MPRWhere tiny loans make a big difference (12/04/2007)Resources
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