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Midmorning ceased broadcast on February 20, 2012 and was replaced by The Daily Circuit.


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Friday, September 21, 2007

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  • Steven PinkerLanguage is more than words
    Psychologist Steven Pinker has been thinking a lot about the words we use, and the way we use them. He argues that language doesn't simply convey messages, but provides a window into our thoughts, emotions, and social relationships.9:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Steven Pinker: The Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and author of "The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature."
    More from MPR
    Midmorning: Words and their origins (09/13/2007)
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    About Steven Pinker
  • Credit card stickersKids and money matters
    Teaching their children about money is "Do as I say, not as I do" for a lot of parents. Personal finance expert Ruth Hayden talks about what kids need to know, and how parents can model better money management.10:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Ruth Hayden: Personal finance consultant and author of many books, including "Your Money Life: The "Make-It-Work" Workbook."
    Resources
    UMN Extension Service: "Teaching Children Money Habits for Life"
    Ruth Hayden's Web site
  • A bag of fresh spinachA year after the E. coli outbreak, is our food safer?
    A leading food safety expert talks about what's happened, and what has not happened, in the year since a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to spinach killed three people and sickened more than 200.10:50 a.m.
    Guests
    Caroline Smith DeWaal: Food Safety Director at the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
    Resources
    Last year's story

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