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Almanac - January 26, 2007
Segments
A David Gillette Monologue (01/26/07)
Almanac's resident illustrator tackles a familiar topic.
Burning Books (01/26/07)
A Neo-Nazi group in Minneapolis says it's going to hold a book burning rally on Saturday. A number of groups held a news conference to protest the event. We hear from Steve Hunegs with the Jewish Community Relations Council.
Statewide Smoking Ban? (01/26/07)
That is what lawmakers are debating under the Capitol dome. Hear both sides as two key lawmakers square off. Senator Kathy Sheran squares off against Rep. Steve Sviggum.
President Bruininks (01/26/07)
Lots of higher ed news to chat up ... tuition aid ... reciprocity ... an expensive new stadium ... the school's legislative agenda.
Changing the Application Form (01/26/07)
Minneapolis and St. Paul each changed their job application forms. Neither city any longer asks applicants about their criminal history. Find out more.
State Pensions (01/26/07)
How fiscally safe are they? The Legislative Auditor is wondering. We bring you a debate between Auditor James Nobles and public employee union official Eliot Seide.
The Political Panel (01/26/07)
We cover the political ground, both state and national, with Republicans Sarah Janecek and Andy Brehm and Democrats John Hottinger and Blois Olson.
The Wrapup (01/26/07)
Two history questions including a zinger this week about a noted American who offered up a lunch date during the KTCA Action Auction back in 1972. Then we end the show with a tune by Leon Redbone from 1980.