- The price of war
Donald Rumsfeld's most recent defense report describes a war against terrorism that is longer and more expensive than anticipated. Midmorning examines the fiscal impact of a longer war on troops and the country's economy.9:07 a.m.
- Serious games
Virtual reality simulations have moved beyond the realm of entertainment. Now they're being used to train soldiers, medical professionals, and students.10:07 a.m.Kathleen Hansen: Professor of journalism and mass communication and director of the Minnesota Journalism Center at the University of Minnesota
Nora Paul: Director of the Institute for New Media Studies at the University of Minnesota
Ben Sawyer: President of Digitalmill Inc. and the co-director of the Serious Games Initiative at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars
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