Social media and Middle East unrest
Social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook have played critical roles in the Middle East uprisings. How are journalists using social media sites as reporting tools, and how have they shaped the revolutions in the Middle East?9:06 a.m.Andy Carvin: NPR Senior Strategist.
Aram Sinnreich: Assistant professor at Rutgers University's School of Communication and Information, and the author of "Mashed Up: Music, Technology and the Rise of Configurable Culture."
Meteorologist Paul Huttner on Minnesota flooding
Water is rising from Mankato to Grand Forks and everywhere in between. Cities are planning and people are watching. MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner details the potential impact of this week's rain, snow and sleet.9:45 a.m.Paul Huttner: MPR chief meteorologist.
Master of memory
When science journalist Joshua Foer went to cover the U.S. Memory Championship, he thought he would be witnessing the "Super Bowl of savants." What he found was that the competitors were normal people who had trained with ancient techniques that anyone could use. His new book details his own quest to become a memory champion.10:06 a.m.Joshua Foer: Joshua Foer, science writer and author of "Moonwalking with Einstein."
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