Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Gwen Ifill looks at race and politics in America
  Veteran journalist Gwen Ifill looks at the transformation of black politics in America, from the post-Reconstruction era to the election of President Barack Obama.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Gwen Ifill: Moderator and managing editor of Washington Week, and senior correspondent for The Newshour with Jim Lehrer. She is the author of "The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama."
  Resources
  About Gwen Ifill
• A father's tragedy shadows the son
  In his 2005 memoir, David Vann attempted to come to terms with his father's suicide by taking a voyage on a hopelessly unprepared boat. In his new novella and collection of short stories, "Legend of a Suicide," Vann comes back to the themes of loss and a father's legend that haunts his son.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  David Vann: Author of the new book "Legend of a Suicide." He's also the author of "A Mile Down: The True Story of a Disastrous Career at Sea."
  Resources
  David Vann's Web site
  Midmorning: Vann talks about "A Mile Down," Thursday, July 21, 2005
• Book picks and pans
  Author and librarian Nancy Pearl offers her take on the best books of 2008.10:50 a.m.
  Guests
  Nancy Pearl: Author of "Book Lust," "More Book Lust" and "Book Crush."
  Resources
  Nancy Pearl's Web site
  New York Times Notable List for 2008

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• Talking Volumes
  The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
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  Join Kerri Miller and intelligence reporters from the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal for a discussion about national security.
• What Kerri's Reading
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