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Video: Eichten reflects on a lifetime on the radio

Video: Eichten reflects on a lifetime on the radio

Minnesota Public Radio host Gary Eichten reflects on his 45-year career in radio, as he approaches his retirement on Jan. 20, 2012.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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A day of Gary

A day of Gary

It's over, then. Gary Eichten has hosted his last Midday call-in program, this one with guest Gov. Mark Dayton.
by Bob Collins

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"Ask the President" with Jon McTaggart

"Ask the President" with Jon McTaggart

Minnesota Public Radio President and CEO Jon McTaggart joins Gary Eichten in the studio to answer audience questions about the organization and the future of public radio.

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Behind the presidential debates with Jim Lehrer

Behind the presidential debates with Jim Lehrer

The PBS NewsHour's Jim Lehrer speaks at the Commonwealth Club about his latest book, "Tension City: Inside the Presidential Debates, from Kennedy-Nixon to Obama-McCain." He's moderated 11 nationally televised presidential and vice-presidential debates and earned the nickname, "dean of moderators."

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Taking stock of social media

Taking stock of social media

The year 2011 showed just how prevalent social media has become in our culture. Has social media changed us or are we adapting to social media's presence? What boundaries in our personal and professional behavior do we need to reassess? What kind of behavior or expectations are "normal" when it comes to social media?

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Hanukkah Lights 2011

Hanukkah Lights 2011

NPR's annual holiday program celebrating the Jewish festival of lights. Hosts Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz read from a collection of specially commissioned stories centering on Hanukkah.

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When radio became a weapon of war

When radio became a weapon of war

Midday presents excerpts from the American RadioWorks documentary, "Battles of Belief in World War II." It focuses on how the radio became a modern weapon of war. The first part of the program is the conclusion to he documentary, "Days of Infamy."

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Remembering legendary radio dramatist Norman Corwin

Remembering legendary radio dramatist Norman Corwin

Norman Corwin has been called the poet laureate of radio's golden age. He died last month at the age of 101. Midday remembers Corwin with a short documentary on his career, and excerpts from his masterpiece, "On a Note of Triumph", which remains the most listened to radio drama in U.S. history. Later in the hour, author Tim O'Brien discusses his critically acclaimed short story collection on the Vietnam War, "The Things They Carried."

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Author Exposes True Story of "Sybil"

"Sybil" grew up as Shirley Mason in Dodge Center, Minnesota. Journalist and author Debbie Nathan traces her history and looks into the true story behind the famous multiple personality case.

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Tom Brokaw at the Westminster Town Hall Forum

Tom Brokaw at the Westminster Town Hall Forum

Former NBC News anchor and author Tom Brokaw speaks at the Westminster Town Hall forum about his new book, "The Time of Our Lives: A Conversation about America." It's a reflection on the lost American dream and a search for possible solutions by looking at earlier generations.

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