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• Challenges to stem cell research
  Stem cell research proponents have convinced some states to fund research, but the controversy continues over whether using embryonic stem cells crosses an ethical line. Experts on both sides debate where stem cell research is headed.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Meri Firpo: Assistant professor in medicine/endocrinology, embryonic stem cell researcher at the University of Minnesota.
  Nigel Cameron: President of the Institute on Biotechnology and the Human Future at the Chicago-Kent School of Law.
  More from MPR
  U of M acknowledges mistakes in stem cell research (02/23/2007)
  U of M stem cell researchers disagree with Gov. Pawlenty's position on research (02/07/2007)
  Resources
  About Nigel Cameron
  About Meri Firpo
  University of Minnesota Stem Cell Institute
• Year of presidential firsts
  Chances are 2008 will be known as the year of a presidential first, perhaps for both Republicans and Democrats. Recent polls about personal identity are examining whether age, race, and other factors will influence voters' opinions of presidential candidates.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Frank Newport: Editor in chief of the Gallup Poll.
  Mark Blumenthal: Political pollster, also known as "the Mystery Pollster." He writes political analysis for his blog.
  Jonathan Martin: Staff writer for Politico.com.
  More from MPR
  Presidential race heating up at the bookstore (02/05/2007)
  Run for the White House getting crowded (02/09/2007)
  Resources
  About Gallup Poll
  About Frank Newport
  About Mark Blumenthal
  Pollster.com Web site
  Jonathan Martin's blog
  Pew Research Center: Voters Remain In Neutral As Presidential Campaign Moves Into High Gear

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