Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Big houses, small lots
  In Twin Cities neighborhoods and throughout the nation, modest homes are being torn down and replaced with much larger ones. Midmorning looks at what's behind the trend, and what some cities are doing to put limits on new construction.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Betsy Hodges: Minneapolis City Council member, representing Ward 13.
  John McIlwain: Senior resident fellow at the Urban Land Institute and former president and CEO of the Fannie Mae Foundation.
  Larry Lee: Director of community development for the City of Bloomington.
  Resources
  About Betsy Hodges
  Urban Land Institute
  The National Trust for Historic Preservation
  City of Bloomington
• Inside the war on terrorism
  An inside look at the post-9/11 strategy of the Bush administration reveals some of the successes in the war on terrorism, as well as some of the failures, and provides insight into the unique relationship between George Bush and Dick Cheney.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Ron Suskind: Author of "The One Percent Doctrine: Deep Inside America's Pursuit of Its Enemies Since 9/11." He is also author of "The Price of Loyalty."
  Resources
  About Ron Suskind

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