Almanac - December 8, 2006
Segments
A Monologue (12/08/06)
We hear from first-time monologuist Sheletta Brundidge, who is in the spirit of the season.
From Prairie Grasses to Ethanol (12/08/06)
U of M researchers think that the future of ethanol will be fed by mixed grasses not corn. That's the upshot of an article released in Science magazine. One of the authors of this study — Jason Hill — joins us.
Chief Bleskachek (12/08/06)
The embattled Minneapolis Fire Chief didn't get our message last week about appearing on the show so she joins us this week. We'll have her react to some of what Mayor Rybak said about her on Almanac.
Celtic Holiday (12/08/06)
Irish harpist Katie McMahon stops by Studio B for some live holiday music. McMahon will be performing at O'Shaughnessy Auditorium in St. Paul.
A Tale of Two Leaders (12/08/06)
Our Mary Lahammer introduces you to the new Majority and Minority Leaders from the Minnesota House.
Kwanzaa Primer (12/08/06)
Learn more about the year-end holiday rooted in African traditions and principles. Our guest is Titilayo Bediako with the We Win Institute, a group that is organizing a Kwanzaa celebration at the Pantages Theatre.
A Law and Order Political Panel (12/08/06)
Ramsey and Hennepin County Attorneys and Sheriffs join us to preview the upcoming legislative session and chat up issues that concern them most.
The Wrapup (12/08/06)
We'll hear your replies to last week's Minnesota history question ... and we'll bring you another tune from Irish Harpist Katie McMahon.