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• Candidates, voters gear up for big day
  It's been called Super Duper Tuesday and Tsunami Tuesday. Whatever you call it, today is the day that could propel some presidential candidates to their party's nomination and cause others to end their campaigns.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Charles Franklin: Professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, co-developer of Pollster.com and a columnist for National Journal. His research focuses on polling and the dynamics of elections.
  Anne Kornblut: Covers politics for the Washington Post.
  Aaron Gould Sheinin: Covers politics for the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
  John Wildermuth: Covers politics for the San Francisco Chronicle.
  More from MPR
  Ron Paul stumps in Minnesota (02/04/2008)
  Thousands attend Obama rally in Minneapolis (02/02/2008)
  Clinton speaks to 4,000 supporters in Minneapolis (02/03/2008)
  DFL Senate candidate debate (02/01/2008)
  How to participate in Minnesota's precinct caucuses (02/04/2008)
  Poll: Economy is top concern of Minnesotans (02/04/2008)
  Resources
  About Charles Franklin
  Pollster.com
  Anne Kornblut's Washington Post articles
• Author argues for a new relationship with food
  Author Michael Pollan argues that we could be healthier and kinder to the planet if we would simply seek out food that is "real" and not processed. And he says nutrition-oriented eating can actually turn out to be bad for us.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Michael Pollan: Author of the new book, "In Defense of Food." He's also the author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and "The Botany of Desire."
  More from MPR
  'The Omnivore's Dilemma' (08/23/2007)
  Organics go mainstream (05/24/2006)
  Resources
  Michael Pollan's Web site
  Grist.org interview with Pollan

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