Eating our e-waste As personal computers and televisions become obsolete, Minnesotans are having a hard time getting rid of their electronic waste. Midmorning examines the problem of illegal dumping.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Paul Gardner: Executive director for the Recycling Association of Minnesota. Representative (D) Shoreview
Ted Troolin: Director of the St. Louis County solid waste department.
Holiday tech gadgets Consumers looking for the newest technology in TVs, cameras, and mp3 players have more choices than ever before. Two experts discuss their hi-tech favorites and describe trends and shortcomings of the latest gadgets and gear.10:06 a.m.
Guests
John Logie: Professor of rhetoric and co-director of the Internet Studies Center at the University of Minnesota.
Robert Stephens: Founder and chief inspector of Geek Squad.
Talking Volumes The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
Reporter forum Join Kerri Miller and intelligence reporters from the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal for a discussion about national security.
What Kerri's Reading Check out what Kerri's reading, see her upcoming conversations or listen to past episodes.
Recommended Reading Looking for a good book? See the books in Midmorning's Recommended Reading list.
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Midmorning's Leadership Series Conversations with leaders of organizations, nonprofit and for-profit companies, who reflect on how they work and what they've learned.
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