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Midmorning ceased broadcast on February 20, 2012 and was replaced by The Daily Circuit.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Surveillance Software: Where do we draw the line?
From individual identity theft to national repression of government dissidents to tracking terrorists, the use of computer surveillance equipment is fraught with political and ethical issues. How do we weigh the risks and benefits of computer surveillance equipment? And what legislation could help us monitor its use?9:06 a.m.GuestsJennifer Valentino-DeVries: Reporter for The Wall Street Journal.Resources
Facebook's new suicide prevention efforts
Facebook just announced a new service aimed to help prevent suicide among its users. How does it work and is it likely to be more effective than their previous effort?9:45 a.m.GuestsJohn Moe: Host of Marketplace Tech Report from American Public Media.Resources
Revisiting the Constitution
The debate over the nature of the U.S. Constitution goes back to the framers. Jefferson thought it should be updated every few years, while John Adams considered it a sacred text. Into this debate comes Christopher Phillips, who's been asking people across the county to view themselves as framers of our founding document. With faith in our government at an all-time low, he says maybe it's time to make some changes.10:06 a.m.GuestsChristopher Phillips: Author of "The Constitution Cafe." His previous books include "The Socrates Cafe."Resources
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