Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Looking for a soft landing
  The Federal Reserve left interest rates alone, marking the first time in months the rate-setting committee has not set rates higher. Economists watch the Fed's actions, looking for clues as to whether inflation is a threat to the U.S. economy.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Paul Krugman: Economist and columnist for The New York Times. His most recent column is "Intimations of Recession."
  Chris Farrell: Minnesota Public Radio's economics editor.
  Resources
  Paul Krugman's columns
  The Federal Reserve
• The mystery of chronic fatigue syndrome
  Long dismissed as a psychiatric ailment, chronic fatigue syndrome is now believed to have a biological basis. Midmorning looks at the newest research into this mysterious illness, and the toll it takes on those who suffer from it.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  William Reeves, MD: Principal investigator of chronic fatigue syndrome for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  Alan Kind, MD: Retired physician who formerly worked with Park Nicollet clinic.
  Laura Hillenbrand: Author of "Seabiscuit: An American Legend." She has suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome since she was 19.
  Resources
  Chronic fatigue syndrome
  CFIDS Association of America
  Laura Hillenbrand: A Sudden Illness - How My Life Changed

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