Almanac - May 8, 2009
A plastic baby bottle ban, the Guthrie goes Kuschner, a new galaxy is discovered by a Macalester professor, music by Jeremy Messersmith, and some lively politics as the legislative session heads toward a close
Segments
A Mother's Day Monologue (05/08/09)
Mom's big day is on Bick Smith's mind this week.
Headlines (05/08/09)
A summary of the week's news.
Baby Bottle BPA Ban (05/08/09)
Plastic baby bottles products containing the additive bisphenol-A (BPA) will be banned from sale in Minnesota starting in 2011. Minnesota is the first state in the country to put such a ban in place. Kathleen Schuler with the Institute for Agricultural and Trade Policy explains.
Did You Know? (05/08/09)
Did you know that state lawmakers spent time this week debating dogs and cocoa beans?
Big Month at the Guthrie (05/08/09)
Director Joe Dowling stops by to talk about the Tony Kushner festival taking over the Guthrie Theater stages this month.
We Shall Remain Excerpt (05/08/09)
On Monday May 11 tpt and most other PBS stations will air the final episode in the American Experience series "We Shall Remain." The topic Monday is the 1973 takeover of Wounded Knee, South Dakota by members of the American Indian Movement. We have a clip for you.
Jeremy Messersmith Live! (05/08/09)
Some say the Twin Citian's music is reminiscent of 60's pop. Jeremy stops by Studio B to play a tune off his new CD. Messersmith is appearing at the Cedar Cultural Center May 9 at 8 pm.
In a Galaxy Far, Far Away (05/08/09)
Macalester prof John Cannon has discovered a new galaxy. And it's a weird one. Settle in for an astronomy lesson.
Busy Friday at the Capitol (05/08/09)
Lawmakers in St. Paul debate a new tax plan that could change the end game of the session. Almanac political reporter Mary Lahammer fills you in on all the details.
This Week's Political Panel (05/08/09)
This week's panel includes first-time guest Denise Cardinal and Mike Hatch on the DFL side and Republicans David Strom and State Senator Dick Day.
The Wrapup (05/08/09)
Two Minnesota history questions (what DID cause the Twins and Brewers to cancel a game this month back in 1976?) and a show-ending tune by Jeremy Messersmith.