Almanac - January 16, 2009
Segments
The Monologue (02/13/09)
Ah, winter. That's Susie Jones' topic this week.
Headlines (02/13/09)
Strib Money Woes (02/13/09)
We talk about the Star Tribune's filing for Chapter 11 with Jane Kirtley, journalism professor at the U of M.
Did You Know? (02/13/09)
id you know that sometimes lawmakers and members of the media mix it up at the capitol?
Chief Justice Eric Magnuson (02/13/09)
The head of Minnesota's Supreme Court organized a lobbying effort this week to try to increase funding for the state courts system. We'll hear from the Chief Justice about this plan.
Spider John Koerner Live! (02/13/09)
Legendary folk-blues artist Spider John Koerner performs for us in Studio B as a preview of the first-ever Winter Carnival Blues Festival at Roy Wilkins Auditorium on January 23.
Instant Runoff Voting (02/13/09)
Know how it works? Didn't think so. If you live in Minneapolis you may have to learn quickly. David Schultz of Hamline University tells us how IRV works.
Congressman Keith Ellison (02/13/09)
We check in with Minnesota's 5th District congressman on the eve of next week's historic inauguration.
Political Panel (02/13/09)
Republican analysts Greg Peppin and Brian Sullivan and Democratic analysts Mary Jo Maguire and Blois Olson discuss this week's political news with Eric and Cathy.
The Wrapup (02/13/09)
Who played the role of Gertie Cummings in the Ordway's production of "Oklahoma" in 1998? Find out and hear another tune by Spider John.