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Midmorning ceased broadcast on February 20, 2012 and was replaced by The Daily Circuit.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
American dream deferred?
A recent study suggests that men in their 30s are doing less well economically than their fathers. But families are doing better. A new bipartisan project is trying to find out exactly what's happening to American incomes and economic status over time.9:06 a.m.GuestsJohn Morton: Project director of the Economic Mobility Project for The Pew Charitable Trusts.Bill Beach: Director, Center for Data Analysis at the Heritage Foundation. He's one of the Heritage Foundation representatives working on the Economic Mobility Project.Heather Boushey: Senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research.Resources
In shopping we trust
In his new book, political philosopher Benjamin Barber argues that capitalism and the culture of consumption are keeping citizens in a state of perpetual adolescence. He joins Midmorning to talk about how we got here, and what the consequences are for society.10:06 a.m.GuestsBenjamin Barber: Author of "Consumed: How Markets Corrupt Children, Infantilize Adults, and Swallow Citizens Whole." He is also president and director of the nonprofit CivWorld.Resources
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