http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/programs/midmorning/ Every weekday, host Kerri Miller welcomes guests and audience members for lively, in-depth discussions of news events, issues, the arts and more. Each hour addresses a different topic. en-us Minnesota Public Radio, 2012 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:00 CST http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/programs/midmorning/images/midmorning_itunes_75.jpg http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/programs/midmorning/ Itasca::util_func.php::createPodcast() Every weekday, host Kerri Miller welcomes guests and audience members for lively, in-depth discussions of news events, issues, the arts and more. Each hour addresses a different topic. Minnesota Public Radio Minnesota Public Radio mail@mpr.org No No Amid escalating violence, the United States has closed their embassy in Damascus, Syria. Global leaders continue to call for the ouster of President Assad, after a double veto at the UN by China and Russia. As the death toll continues to rise, how will this uprising end? (Broadcast 02/08/2012) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/02/08/midmorning1 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:20:00 CST 2012/02/08/midmorning1-V2 Tonight Minnesotans will perform their civic duty and attend their caucus. GOP attendees will participate in a non-binding straw poll while DFLers will show support for the President. (Broadcast 02/07/2012) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/02/07/midmorning1 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:20:00 CST 2012/02/07/midmorning1-V2 Six million people are under correctional supervision in the U.S.; that's more than were in Stalin's gulags noted journalist Adam Gopnik in The New Yorker. Why do we lock up so many people? What are the repercussions and benefits? (Broadcast 02/06/2012) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/02/06/midmorning1 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:20:00 CST 2012/02/06/midmorning1-V1 Kerri and the round table guests will chat about the week's news. (Broadcast 02/03/2012) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/02/03/midmorning1 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:20:00 CST 2012/02/03/midmorning1-V1 Minnesota lawmakers have begun the debate about a key part of the health care reform bill - the health care exchange. Gov. Dayton has said the state would be unable to create an exchange without legislative approval and he's running into strong opposition from the Republican-controlled legislature. Is this the norm or are other states faring better with the federally-mandated exchange? And what are the arguments for and against the health insurance exchanges? (Broadcast 02/02/2012) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/02/02/midmorning1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:20:00 CST 2012/02/02/midmorning1-V1