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 11:00:00 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 The number of Americans living in poverty is the highest it's been in 35 years. In the wake of the recession, who are the 15 percent of the US population living in poverty? (Broadcast 02/08/2012) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/02/08/midmorning2 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:19:00 CST 2012/02/08/midmorning2-V2 Colorado - the nation's trimmest state - is considering enacting the nation's strictest trans-fat ban in school food. Other states have banned trans-fat from cafeteria food, but Colorado's law would eliminate it from vending machines, bake sales and all before- and after-school activities. (Broadcast 02/07/2012) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/02/07/midmorning2 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:19:00 CST 2012/02/07/midmorning2-V1 Kerri talks to Art Markman, the author of "Smart Thinking," about how to learn new things and work more effectively. (Broadcast 02/06/2012) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/02/06/midmorning2 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:20:00 CST 2012/02/06/midmorning2-V1 As a Jesuit priest in a gang-ridden neighborhood in Los Angeles, Father Gregory Boyle has seen the connection between dim employment prospects and the lure of gang life. The jobs program he created offers youth a different path. He joins Kerri in studio. (Broadcast 02/03/2012) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/02/03/midmorning2 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:20:00 CST 2012/02/03/midmorning2-V1 Merrill Perlman and Lisa McLendon both have a passion for language. They join us to discuss their work and their observations of our evolving language. (Broadcast 02/02/2012) http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/02/02/midmorning2 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:20:00 CST 2012/02/02/midmorning2-V2