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• The mixed message about Iran
  Though the most recent National Intelligence Estimate reports that Iran has abandoned plans for a nuclear weapon program, President Bush insists that Iran continues to be a security threat. Midmorning discusses whether further sanctions against Iran are needed to end its disputed nuclear program.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Wayne White: Adjunct scholar at the Middle East Institute, and a veteran of the NIE process who ran the State Department's Iraq intelligence team from 2003 to 2005.
  Michael Ledeen: Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. His latest book is called "The War against the Terror Masters."
  John Radsan: Former assistant general counsel at the CIA. He's now associate professor of law at William Mitchell and director of the National Security Forum.
  More from MPR
  President Bush: Iran still a danger (12/04/2007)
  Showdown with Iran? (10/19/2007)
  Resources
  About Wayne White
  About Michael Ledeen
  About John Radsan
• President's plan aims to stem foreclosures, but will it work?
  President Bush announces a plan to help out some subprime mortgage holders whose rates will jump in the next few months. Critics say the plan helps only a small percentage of troubled borrowers and may be difficult to implement.9:45 a.m.
  Guests
  Greg McBride: Senior financial analyst at Bankrate.com, a personal finance website.
  More from MPR
  Pawlenty announces foreclosure aid (11/16/2007)
  What to do if you're facing foreclosure (10/04/2007)
• Songs of the season
  Philip Brunelle, founder and director of the choral group VocalEssence, talks about the history behind holiday music. He performs a few beloved carols and one or two pieces that for one reason or another don't make anyone's top 10 list. He's joined by 12 VocalEssence singers.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Philip Brunelle: Artistic director and founder of VocalEssence. He joins us with singers from VocalEssence in Maud Moon Weyerhauser studio.
  More from MPR
  Philip Brunelle is new music champion (09/25/2007)
  Resources
  About Philip Brunelle and VocalEssence
  History of Christmas Carols

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