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The "democracy, whiskey and sex guide to Iraq"

The "democracy, whiskey and sex guide to Iraq"

Baghdad blogger "Salam Pax" offers what he calls a "democracy, whiskey and sex guide to Iraq" in a speech from the Commonwealth Club of California.

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Faith on Capitol Hill

Faith on Capitol Hill

A broadcast of Kerri Miller's conversation with U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black. Rev. Black is the first African-American to serve in the post. He spoke at the Cathedral in St. Paul on April 12, 2006, about the role of faith in bringing him out of troubled times.

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Dalai Lama speaks of compassion

Dalai Lama speaks of compassion

THe Dalai Lama spoke at the Mayo Clinic today. He said compassion for oneself and others were keys to a healthy body and a healthy society.
by Sea Stachura

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Dalai Lama visits Minnesota

Dalai Lama visits Minnesota

Excitement is building among Minnesota's Tibetan population for a visit from the Dalai Lama on Sunday. The Dalai Lama is the political leader for the Tibetan government in exile, now based in India.
by Art Hughes

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Holy hip hop hits town

Holy hip hop hits town

Does this seem familiar? A music style that captivates young people, but is condemned by the larger society. Once it was rock and roll. Now it's hip hop.
by Toni Randolph

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Pope Benedict's first year

Pope Benedict's first year

A year after the death of Pope John Paul II, Midmorning looks at the mark Pope Benedict XVI has made on the Catholic Church.

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American Imam

American Imam

Midmorning talks with an American Muslim cleric about the climate for Muslims under the Patriot Act, and America's perception of the Islamic faith.

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The Atheist and the Christian

The Atheist and the Christian

An Atheist and a professor of biblical studies at a Christian college talk about their friendship, and their ongoing debate over the existence of God.

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Religion, history and conflict in the Middle East

Religion, history and conflict in the Middle East

As Israel prepares for a critical election and Hamas forms a Palestinian cabinet, "Speaking of Faith" explores the difficulty of reaching resolution in a land that both sides in the conflict consider holy.

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Should Minnesota's constitution ban gay marriage?

Should Minnesota's constitution ban gay marriage?

Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage want the full state Senate to vote on the measure so it can be placed on the ballot this November.

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