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June 29, 2008
A Patient's View of Bi-polar
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After being diagnosed with the most severe form of bipolar disorder, Marya Hornbacher chronicles her journey to accepting and managing her mental life.
A Patient's View of Bi-polar
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After being diagnosed with the most severe form of bipolar disorder, Marya Hornbacher chronicles her journey to accepting and managing her mental life.
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June 22, 2008
Dead Lucky
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Australian mountaineer Lincoln Hall reached the peak of Mount Everest in 2006. On his way down, he collapsed and was left for dead, only to be found the next morning, sitting on the ridge of the mountain, alive. His story is the subject of his new book, "Dead Lucky." which he discussed recently at the Commonwealth Club of California.
Dead Lucky
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Australian mountaineer Lincoln Hall reached the peak of Mount Everest in 2006. On his way down, he collapsed and was left for dead, only to be found the next morning, sitting on the ridge of the mountain, alive. His story is the subject of his new book, "Dead Lucky." which he discussed recently at the Commonwealth Club of California.
June 15, 2008
A poet's vision for the environment, young artists
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Minnesota Public Radio Presents Pulitzer prize winning poet and former U.S. poet laureate Robert Hass. The natural world is the canvas and inspiration for his work, including his latest collection of poetry called "Time and Materials." He also spends a lot of time helping children to explore their own creativity and express their thoughts on the environment.
A poet's vision for the environment, young artists
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Minnesota Public Radio Presents Pulitzer prize winning poet and former U.S. poet laureate Robert Hass. The natural world is the canvas and inspiration for his work, including his latest collection of poetry called "Time and Materials." He also spends a lot of time helping children to explore their own creativity and express their thoughts on the environment.
June 8, 2008
A new way of working
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Workplace experts Jody Thompson and Cali Ressler say bosses should emphasize results rather than strict hours to revolutionize the workplace. Will time flexibility still get the job done and further your career?
A new way of working
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Workplace experts Jody Thompson and Cali Ressler say bosses should emphasize results rather than strict hours to revolutionize the workplace. Will time flexibility still get the job done and further your career?
June 1, 2008
Talking Volumes: Michael Ondaatje
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Talking Volumes returns with author Michael Ondaatje at the Fitzgerald Theatre, talking about his latest book, "Divisadero." It's a novel set in California of the 1970s, about a family torn by a violent act.
Talking Volumes: Michael Ondaatje
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Talking Volumes returns with author Michael Ondaatje at the Fitzgerald Theatre, talking about his latest book, "Divisadero." It's a novel set in California of the 1970s, about a family torn by a violent act.
May 25, 2008
Survival in the Serengeti
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Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Africa is one of the world's most famous wildlife areas. But for people living nearby, lions and elephants are a daily threat. A new documentary by Midmorning host Kerri Miller and American RadioWorks producer Sasha Aslanian takes a look at the work being done by a U of M professor to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife.
Survival in the Serengeti
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Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Africa is one of the world's most famous wildlife areas. But for people living nearby, lions and elephants are a daily threat. A new documentary by Midmorning host Kerri Miller and American RadioWorks producer Sasha Aslanian takes a look at the work being done by a U of M professor to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife.
May 18, 2008
Jet Streaming Severe Weather Forum
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A group of weather experts before a live audience in the UBS Forum to discuss severe weather forecasting and safety. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer and MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner are joined by University of Minnesota climate specialist Dr. Mark Seeley, meteorologists Paul Douglas and Craig Edwards, plus a group of local sky watchers to talk all things weather!
Jet Streaming Severe Weather Forum
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A group of weather experts before a live audience in the UBS Forum to discuss severe weather forecasting and safety. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer and MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner are joined by University of Minnesota climate specialist Dr. Mark Seeley, meteorologists Paul Douglas and Craig Edwards, plus a group of local sky watchers to talk all things weather!
May 4, 2008
In the Loop: Story Slam
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The theme this time — "Achilles' Heel" — inspired stories on everything from roommates to real estate... and from graffiti tagging to how to deal with a pregnant cat. Host Jeff Horwich and In The Loop house band The Smarts offer a musical tribute to St. Cloud's own superhero, plus much more.
In the Loop: Story Slam
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The theme this time — "Achilles' Heel" — inspired stories on everything from roommates to real estate... and from graffiti tagging to how to deal with a pregnant cat. Host Jeff Horwich and In The Loop house band The Smarts offer a musical tribute to St. Cloud's own superhero, plus much more.
April 27, 2008
Rebirth of Conservatism
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In his time as President Bush's chief speechwriter, Michael Gerson wrote about terrorism, war and American ideals. He was there at some of the most historic moments of the past eight years — including September llth — and he has an interesting argument for the way ahead for the Republican party.
Rebirth of Conservatism
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In his time as President Bush's chief speechwriter, Michael Gerson wrote about terrorism, war and American ideals. He was there at some of the most historic moments of the past eight years — including September llth — and he has an interesting argument for the way ahead for the Republican party.
April 20, 2008
Passover: A Time To Cross Over
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A holiday magazine that celebrates the journey from slavery to freedom. We'll hear stories from Emmy Award-winner Jeremy Piven, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks, 'Kosher Gospel' singer Joshua Nelson and Iranian-born novelist Gina Nahai and even a radio play about the first leap into the Red Sea.
Passover: A Time To Cross Over
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A holiday magazine that celebrates the journey from slavery to freedom. We'll hear stories from Emmy Award-winner Jeremy Piven, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks, 'Kosher Gospel' singer Joshua Nelson and Iranian-born novelist Gina Nahai and even a radio play about the first leap into the Red Sea.
April 13, 2008
The Case for Civility
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MPR Presents Noted British scholar Os Guiness at the Westminster Town Hall Forum in Minneapolis. In his latest book, "The Case for Civility," Guinness explores the ways Americans can live with their deepest differences and calls for an end to the polarization that threatens our nation's principles of liberty, diversity and unity.
The Case for Civility
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MPR Presents Noted British scholar Os Guiness at the Westminster Town Hall Forum in Minneapolis. In his latest book, "The Case for Civility," Guinness explores the ways Americans can live with their deepest differences and calls for an end to the polarization that threatens our nation's principles of liberty, diversity and unity.
April 6, 2008
King's Last March
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Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Four decades later, King remains one of the most vivid symbols of hope for racial unity in America. But that’s not the way he was viewed in the last year of his life.
King's Last March
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Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Four decades later, King remains one of the most vivid symbols of hope for racial unity in America. But that’s not the way he was viewed in the last year of his life.
March 30, 2008
Ann Reed: Heroes
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As part of Women's History Month, Minnesota Public Radio Presents singer Ann Reed in concert at the Fitzgerald Theatre in downtown St. Paul. Reed is joined by actors and singers to tell the story of her 1992 song called "Heroes." It's a celebration of women — both famous and little known — who cleared the path for those who followed.
Ann Reed: Heroes
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As part of Women's History Month, Minnesota Public Radio Presents singer Ann Reed in concert at the Fitzgerald Theatre in downtown St. Paul. Reed is joined by actors and singers to tell the story of her 1992 song called "Heroes." It's a celebration of women — both famous and little known — who cleared the path for those who followed.
March 23, 2008
To Kill a Mockingbird
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the Midmorning Book Club returns with an examination of Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird." While Lee wrote only this one novel, it remains for many one of the best books they've ever read. Host Kerri Miller is joined by Lee's biographer Charles Shields...and by Mary Badham who played Scout in the 1962 film adaptation of the book starring Gregory Peck
To Kill a Mockingbird
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the Midmorning Book Club returns with an examination of Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird." While Lee wrote only this one novel, it remains for many one of the best books they've ever read. Host Kerri Miller is joined by Lee's biographer Charles Shields...and by Mary Badham who played Scout in the 1962 film adaptation of the book starring Gregory Peck
March 16, 2008
What the Dickens?
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Meet best-selling author Gregory Maguire. He wrote "Wicked" — the retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" — which has since been transformed into an award-winning Broadway musical. Last month, Gregory Maguire met with Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs on the stage of the Fitzgerald Theater to talk about his latest work, "What-the-Dickens," following the adventures of an orphan tooth fairy.
What the Dickens?
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Meet best-selling author Gregory Maguire. He wrote "Wicked" — the retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" — which has since been transformed into an award-winning Broadway musical. Last month, Gregory Maguire met with Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs on the stage of the Fitzgerald Theater to talk about his latest work, "What-the-Dickens," following the adventures of an orphan tooth fairy.
March 9, 2008
Memoirs
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We'll hear the authors of two new memoirs with different perspectives... showing how a meth habit nearly destroyed the son and almost devastated his father. Hear David Sheff, author of "Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction"...and Nic Sheff, author of the young adult book, "Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines" in conversation with Midmorning host Kerri Miller.
Memoirs
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We'll hear the authors of two new memoirs with different perspectives... showing how a meth habit nearly destroyed the son and almost devastated his father. Hear David Sheff, author of "Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction"...and Nic Sheff, author of the young adult book, "Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines" in conversation with Midmorning host Kerri Miller.
March 2, 2008
In the Loop: Story Slam
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Storytellers from around the Twin Cities joined host Jeff Horwich and house band The Smarts before a live audience at the Bedlam Theater in Minneapolis. The assignment was to offer up their best take on the theme this time — Payback. The result was stories from the personal to the political... from raucous to heart-rending.
In the Loop: Story Slam
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Storytellers from around the Twin Cities joined host Jeff Horwich and house band The Smarts before a live audience at the Bedlam Theater in Minneapolis. The assignment was to offer up their best take on the theme this time — Payback. The result was stories from the personal to the political... from raucous to heart-rending.
February 17, 2008
The Many Sides of Hip Hop
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Poet and dancer Marc Bamuthi Joseph hopes to teach people of all ages and races that hip hop is not monolithic, and not all negative. Joseph is the Walker Art Center's artist-in-residence and will hold his world premiere of "The Breaks" at the Walker in April.
The Many Sides of Hip Hop
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Poet and dancer Marc Bamuthi Joseph hopes to teach people of all ages and races that hip hop is not monolithic, and not all negative. Joseph is the Walker Art Center's artist-in-residence and will hold his world premiere of "The Breaks" at the Walker in April.
February 10, 2008
Thurgood Marshall: Before the Court
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In 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. But Marshall had already earned a place in history as the leader of an extraordinary legal campaign against racial segregation in America which culminated in the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision.
Thurgood Marshall: Before the Court
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In 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. But Marshall had already earned a place in history as the leader of an extraordinary legal campaign against racial segregation in America which culminated in the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision.
February 3, 2008
Pauline Chen
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A surgeon reflects on how Americans face death. Physician and author Pauline Chen says families are the key to helping their loved ones ... especially when it comes to communicating with doctors. But families too frequently are unprepared for the experience, when they don't have to be. Dr. Pauline Chen is the author of "Final Exit: A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality"
Pauline Chen
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A surgeon reflects on how Americans face death. Physician and author Pauline Chen says families are the key to helping their loved ones ... especially when it comes to communicating with doctors. But families too frequently are unprepared for the experience, when they don't have to be. Dr. Pauline Chen is the author of "Final Exit: A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality"
January 27, 2008
Todd Rundgren
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Rundgren discusses his musical evolution, how technology changed his work and influenced the way he shares his music ... including testifying before the U.S. Senate to advocate for artists' rights.
Todd Rundgren
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Rundgren discusses his musical evolution, how technology changed his work and influenced the way he shares his music ... including testifying before the U.S. Senate to advocate for artists' rights.
January 20, 2008
Design of Desire
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Do we really know what drives the American consumer? A new American RadioWorks documentary explores the design of desire and how marketers target one of the most lucrative tribes of spenders: the American teenager.
Design of Desire
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Do we really know what drives the American consumer? A new American RadioWorks documentary explores the design of desire and how marketers target one of the most lucrative tribes of spenders: the American teenager.
January 13, 2008
Wanted: Parents
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Two teenagers — a brother and sister — are about to age out of foster care. A new American RadioWorks documentary follows their search for a family to adopt them before time runs out.
Wanted: Parents
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Two teenagers — a brother and sister — are about to age out of foster care. A new American RadioWorks documentary follows their search for a family to adopt them before time runs out.
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