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September 2, 2008 - Republican convention turns focus back on politics. Broadcast: Midday, 09/02/2008, 7:00 p.m. St. Paul, Minn. ? President Bush, who was scheduled to appear on stage in St. Paul last night, will address the delegation via satellite from the White House during the Republican National Convention tonight. Much of the convention's opening night schedule was scrubbed last night in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav. Former Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson and former democrat Joe Liberman, I-Conn., will also speaking tonight. Gary Eichten covers the convention live from the Xcel Energy Center, the site of the Republican National Convention. The political jamboree's opening day turned into a Hurricane Gustav fundraising effort as the Republican party scurried to change its convention plans amid fears of being seen to stage a political celebration while a killer storm pummels the Louisiana coast. Guests: Tom Horner: political analyst, a Republican. Todd Rapp: political analyst, a Democrat.
September 2, 2008 - Republican National Convention continues on. Broadcast: Midday, 09/02/2008, 9:00 a.m.After a scaled back first day, the Republican National Convention today will move forward and is likely to include a keynote address by New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. As part of our special convention coverage, Gary Eichten broadcasts live from the Xcel Energy Center, the site of the Republican National Convention. Guest: Steven Smith: Director of the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis.
September 1, 2008 - Republican Convention suspends eventsBroadcast: Midday, 09/01/2008, 9:00 a.m.It's opening day of the Republican National Convention, and it may be the last. With all eyes on Hurricane Gustav, a storm that could hit the Gulf Coast harder than Hurricane Katrina, Republicans are re-working their convention plans. As part of our special convention coverage, Gary Eichten broadcasts live from the Xcel Energy Center, the site of the Republican National Convention. Guest: Steven Smith: Director of the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis.
August 1, 2008 - A Midday MPR Special coverage program of memorial service, one year after I-35W bridge collapse. From the Basilica of St. Mary in downtown Minneapolis, Tim Pawlenty, governor of Minnesota; R. T. Rybak, mayor of Minneapolis; Sally Dyck, United Methodist Church Bishop and president of the Minnesota Council of Churches; and Father John Bauer, co-pastor of Basilica of St. Mary speak in observance of the one-year anniversary of the I-35W bridge collapse. Hour long service also includes songs, prayers and reflection.
July 30, 2008 - Midday remembers Harrison Bud Tordoff, who died last week, with a special rebroadcast from MPR's "Voices of Minnesota" series. Tordoff was known as the man who saved the peregrine falcons in Minnesota. Before becoming an acclaimed ornithologist, Harrison Tordoff was a decorated fighter pilot during World War II. Also part of this series is an interview with Minnesota nature photographer Jim Brandenburg.
July 24, 2008 - Joel Achenbach, author of "The Grand Idea: George Washington's Potomac and the Race to the West," talked about George Washington and his vision for America at this summer's Aspen Ideas Festival.
June 18, 2008 - In a recent Twin Cities appearance, bestselling author David Sedaris read from his new book, "When You Are Engulfed in Flames." Midday broadcasts part of his reading, as well as his interview with Minnesota Public Radio reporter Nikki Tundel.
June 11, 2008 - In this special music edition from MPR’s Voices of Minnesota series, the spotlight shines on Minnesota gospel singer Tom Tipton and Celtic music performer Laura MacKenzie, both musicians who have become famous beyond Minnesota's borders.
April 9, 2008 - Five religious women speak about their views on social justice. Four of them are sisters, and also Catholic nuns. The Rev. Peg Chemberlin is president-elect of the National Council of Churches. Guests: Kate, Rita, Brigid & Jane McDonald: Sisters and Catholic nuns, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Paul. Rev. Peg Chemberlin: President-elect, National Council of Churches. Executive director, Minnesota Council of Churches.