November 18, 2008 - Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin examines the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and identifies attributes that distinguish truly great presidents. Goodwin's latest book is "Team of Rivals: the Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln." She spoke in Minneapolis at the annual Planned Parenthood fundraising dinner in October.
November 17, 2008 - Author and humorist Garrison Keillor talked about poetry, writing and his own relationship with the library at this month's "Talk of the Stacks" series at the Hennepin County Library in downtown Minneapolis.
November 14, 2008 - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and former U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger discussed the 2008 election results and their implications, at a recent discussion sponsored by the Minneapolis Club and the Minneapolis Foundation.
November 7, 2008 - Hector Tobar, the son of Guatemalan immigrants, author of "Translation Nation" and Los Angeles Times Mexico City bureau chief, spoke recently during a Westminster Town Hall Forum.
October 24, 2008 - Popular Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist Carrol Henderson joins Midday to talk about his new book, "Birds in Flight: The Art and Science of How Birds Fly."
October 17, 2008 - Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio Morning Edition host, highlights the history of one of Minnesota's most famous roads in her new book "Tales of the Road: Highway 61." She joins Midday to share her stories.
September 30, 2008 - his episode of MPR's Voices of Minnesota features conversations with Art Aufderheide and Clarke Chambers, two detectives of sorts. Aufderheide is world famous for his study of mummies and the diseases that killed them. Chambers is a historian and the founder of a one-of-a-kind archive of social welfare history in this country.
September 4, 2008 - McCain's big moment. Broadcast: Midday, 09/04/2008, 7:00 p.m. Before the Republican National Convention can come to a close, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., must accept his party's nomination. Also speaking tonight will be Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, and Cindy McCain. As part of our special convention coverage, Gary Eichten broadcasts live from the Xcel Energy Center, the site of the Republican National Convention. Guests: Todd Rapp: political analyst, a Democrat. Tom Horner: political analyst, a Republican.
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September 3, 2008 - Delegates gear up for Palin nomination. Broadcast: Midday, 09/03/2008, 7:00 p.m.After working on her speech for the last couple of days in St. Paul, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is expected to addresses the delegates at the Republican National Convention and accept the nomination for Vice President. As part of our special convention coverage, Gary Eichten broadcasts live from the Xcel Energy Center as tonight's convention session is underway. Guests:Todd Rapp: political analyst, a Democrat. Tom Horner: political analyst, a Republican.