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Despite criticism, gamers rave about Grand Theft Auto IV
The new video game Grand Theft Auto IV arrived in stores on Tuesday, and some five million people are expected to buy it over the next two weeks. Midmorning examines the GTA phenomenon and the growing popularity of video games for adults.
Charles Overby on the Newseum and the First Amendment
Newseum CEO Charles Overby will tell the story behind Washington's newly opened Newseum. The former editor of a Pulitzer prize-winning newspaper and the chairman, CEO and president of the Freedom Forum will also discuss the latest free press issues at the National Press Club.
Award-winning journalist Tom Gjelten has been covering international and security issues for National Public Radio for years. During a recent speech at Macalester College, Gjelten discussed the challenges of fact-finding when matters of security are involved.
Roger Mudd on the 'Glory Days of Television News'
Former CBS news anchor and reporter Roger Mudd is out with a new book about his experience at the CBS Washington bureau in the 1960s and 70s. He discussed his book, "The Place to Be: Washington, CBS and the Glory Days of Television News," recently at the Commonwealth Club of California.
Tapes 'n Tapes roll again
Two years after it buzzed to the top of the indie rock world, the Minneapolis band Tapes 'n Tapes is back with a new CD called "Walk it Off."
Self portraits in the Facebook age
With digital cameras now almost as common as cell phones, in part because they are built into cellphones, people are taking lots of pictures. And they're taking pictures of themselves.
The Dumbing of America
In a provocative new book, author Susan Jacoby argues that America is in a new age of anti-intellectualism, fed by mediocre public education and an addiction to infotainment.
'Boys Don't Cry' director goes to war
This weekend a new film called "Stop-Loss" opens around the country. The movie is about what happens when a Texas veteran, who is expecting to get out of the military after his second tour in Iraq, is ordered back to Baghdad. Stop-Loss is written and directed by Kimberly Pierce, Oscar-winning director of "Boys Don't Cry."
Award-winning journalist on a career of covering politics
The St. Paul Pioneer Press's Bill Salisbury is this year's Graven Award recipient. Salisbury, a veteran political writer, is a senior member of the Capitol press corps. He joins Midday to discuss his 30 year-career covering politics and government.