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• The graying suburbs
  Contrary to what developers thought, older Americans are staying in their suburban homes instead of moving to senior communities or condos downtown. Midmorning looks at what this means for the future of America's suburbs and its cities.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  William Frey: Demographer and visiting fellow with the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution.
  Joel Kotkin: Author of "The City: A Global History" and a presidential fellow at the Hobbs Institute at Chapman University.
  Resources
  About Joel Kotkin
  About William Frey
  Mapping the Growth of Older America: Seniors and Boomers in the Early 21st Century
• Childhood chronic conditions on the rise
  The number of children and youth in the United States with chronic health conditions has increased dramatically over the past 40 years, led by the rise in obesity, asthma, and attention deficit disorder. Midmorning looks at what's behind the increase, and what it could mean for the health care system.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Mike Severson, M.D.: Pediatrician at the Brainerd Medical Center and a member of the board of directors of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  Abraham Jacob, M.D.: Assistant professor in the division of general pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and director of the hospitalist program at the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital.
  Resources
  About Dr. Severson
  About Dr. Jacob

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  The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
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