Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Are we really in a recovery?
  Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke says the recession is over, and many economists agree. For the general public, however, recovery may not feel real.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Lakshman Achuthan: Managing director of the Economic Cycle Research Institute.
  Robert Leahy: President of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy and author of several books, including "The Worry Cure" and "Anxiety Free."
  Justin Fox: Business and economics columnist for Time Magazine and author of the "The Myth of the Rational Market."
  Resources
  Economic Cycle Research Institute
  About Robert Leahy
  About Justin Fox
• Elvis Mitchell on the state of cinema
  Film critic and radio host Elvis Mitchell talks about the films that interest him now and how the culture still segregates itself. He'll also discuss what liking Tyler Perry says about you.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Elvis Mitchell: Writer, film critic and host of The Treatment on KCRW. He was the co-producer of The Black List, Volume 2 which aired on HBO in February.
  More from MPR
  The Coen Brothers come home (09/18/2009)
  Resources
  The Black List Project
  The Black List, Volume 2: The Winners
  The Treatment
  Joel and Ethan Coen Events at the Walker

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