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Vote 2008
Who's Ahead?
Almanac - February 8, 2008
Segments
The Monologue (02/08/08)
Sheletta Brundidge has her toddler son on her mind.
Wheat Hits Record Price (02/08/08)
Food inflation is a big issue these days and wheat is one reason why. We hear from Ed Ussett from the U of M.
Primary vs. Caucus (02/08/08)
Should Minnesota adopt a Presidential Primary? DFL Party officials are open to changing from a caucus system; Republican brass are against it. Republican Party Chair Ron Carey engages in debate with Donna Cassutt, Associate Chair of the Minnesota DFL.
Colorblind (02/08/08)
This documentary tells the story of a class of elementary students who lived through the Detroit Riots of 1967. Twin Citian Paul Nancarrow is one of the students featured.
Spaghetti Western String Company (02/08/08)
The Twin Cities group plays some bluegrass instruments ... but that's not bluegrass they're playing! The SWSCo performs for us live in Studio B in prep of their Feb 9th CD release party at the Cedar Cultural Center.
When Lawmakers Run for Higher Office (02/08/08)
Mary Lahammer looks at how lawmakers balance holding one office while running for another.
A Political Science Panel (02/08/08)
Super Tuesday was the Super Bowl for political junkies. We gather four political scientists to get their take on what the results mean for Minnesotans. Larry Jacobs, Steve Schier, Stacey Hunter Hecht and Dan Hofrenning join Mary and Eric on the couch.
The Wrapup (02/08/08)
Eric answers last week's history question and reads another one. Then we hear another tune by the Spaghetti Western String Company.