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• Why foreclosure help isn't working
  Following the failed HOPE for Homeowners program, President Obama has introduced a new plan to give mortgage lenders incentives to lower borrowers' costs on second mortgages. A look at what works and what doesn't to prevent foreclosures.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  John Taylor: President and CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, which promotes access to loans and banking services.
  Mark Ireland: Supervising attorney, Foreclosure Relief Law Project. It's part of the Housing Preservation Project, which promotes housing and home ownership in low income communities.
  More from MPR
  Education is key to preventing another foreclosure crisis (04/26/2009)
  Las Vegas is 'Foreclosure City' (04/23/2009)
  Commercial foreclosures a looming problem (03/23/2009)
  Resources
  About John Taylor and NCRC
  Housing Preservation Project
  HOPE for Homeowners
• Caves and controversy
  A new book chronicles the beauty and mystery of Minnesota caves, as well as the political struggle over ownership and exploration of the geological wonders.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Cary Griffith: Journalist and author of "Opening Goliath."
  Calvin Alexander: Professor in the department of geology and geophysics at the University of Minnesota.
  Warren Netherton: Cave manager at Forestville Mystery Caves, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
  More from MPR
  Geologist shines light on Twin Cities caves (04/15/2009)
  Ancient cave rocks reveal impact of climate change (12/15/2008)
  Resources
  Images of Goliath
  Mystery Caves
  About Calvin Alexander
  Minnesota Speleological Survey
  National Speleological Society

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