Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• The nightly news war
  Declining viewership has heightened competition between the major news networks and their flagship evening shows. In a new book, media critic Howard Kurtz looks behind the scenes at how the news is packaged.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Howard Kurtz: Author of the new book "Reality Show: Inside the Last Great Television News War." He writes the Media Notes column for the Washington Post and host of CNN's Reliable Sources.
  Resources
  Howard Kurtz' Washington Post columns
  NPR interview: "'Washington Post' Criticizes Own Iraq Weapons" Coverage
  Kurtz on CNN's Reliable Sources
• Pipeline fire drives oil prices upward
  A pipeline fire in Clearbook Minnesota killed two workers. It also sent prices up, as a crucial part of the system that brings millions of barrels of oil to the Upper Midwest had to be closed.9:45 a.m.
  Guests
  Dan Pickering: Research analyst, Tudor Pickering and Company, investment and merchant banking firm.
  Tom Robertson: Reporter, Minnesota Public Radio News.
  Doug MacIntyre: Senior oil market analyst, Energy Information Administration. It's within the U.S. Department of Energy.
  More from MPR
  Pipeline fire kills 2, sends oil prices soaring (11/29/2007)
  Resources
  Tudor Pickering
  Energy Information Administration
• Michelle Shocked's spiritual journey
  When a punk rock feminist folk singer finds Jesus, the result is a beautiful live gospel album.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Michelle Shocked: Grammy-nominated musician and political activist who has worked for the rights of performing artists. Her latest album is called "To Heaven U Ride."
  Resources
  About Michelle Shocked

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