Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Gauging the U.S. economy
  The latest economic figures suggest the economy is still growing, but economists wonder whether inflation will be a problem.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Douglas Holtz-Eakin: Director, Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. He was the director of the Congressional Budget Office and has served as President Bush's chief economist.
  Art Rolnick: Senior vice president and director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
  Resources
  About Douglas Holtz-Eakin
  About Art Rolnick
• Flying the friendlier skies?
  Summer airline travel may be much more hassle-filled than usual, thanks to fewer security screeners and reduced flights.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Edward Hasbrouk: Author of "The Practical Nomad: How to Travel Around the World", and of a Web site of travel tips and advice.
  Tim Winship: Travel expert and publisher of FrequentFlier.com.
  George Novak: Consultant on airline restructuring for Innova Aviation Consulting. He teaches avaiation law at the Aviation Institute at George Washington University and is a former attorney for the Federal Aviation Administration.
  Resources
  About Edward Hasbrouck
  Airtreks.com
  Innova Aviation Consulting
  FrequentFlier.com

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