What's on the radio: Friday, Oct. 11
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
Here’s the MPR News programming plan for Friday, Oct. 11, on the radio and on the stream. Missed a live show? Follow the links below to find our show archives and podcast feeds. And for daily news updates straight to your inbox every weekday morning, sign up for the MPR News a.m. newsletter.
9 a.m. — 1A with Jenn White
The News Roundup – Domestic
On 1A’s Roundup this week, millions adjust to life after Milton. Also, federal prosecutors signal their intent to break up Google. And states are given a deadline to make sure their pipes are lead-free. All of that and the Friday news quiz question, next time on 1A.
10 a.m. — 1A with Jenn White
The News Roundup – International
On 1-A’s Roundup this week, President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu speak for the first time in months. Fears about China’s economy send stocks off on a rollercoaster. And the Godfather – turned skeptic of AI - is awarded a Nobel prize for his pioneering work. Hear from some of the most informed human beings - on the Friday News Roundup, next time.
11 a.m. — Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller
Join host Kerri Miller and producer Kelly Gordon for a special member drive edition of the program.
Noon — Politics Friday with Brian Bakst
Battle to shore up bases remains as Election Day nears
Earlier this week marked one year since Hamas attacked Israel. The Oct. 7 attack left more than 1,200 people and took 254 hostages, some still being held captive.
That gruesome attack ignited a punishing war that has exacted a steep toll on the militant group and also many thousands of civilians in Gaza.
As the war in the Middle East continues with no immediate ceasefire deal in sight, the situation will pose difficulties for the next U.S. president. Jon Alterman, author of the piece “Middle East Challenges Will Vex Not Only the First 100 Days but the First 1,000,” sums up the complex challenges that await.
It’s part of a new report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies on the global impact of the 2024 election, where Alterman serves as the senior vice president. He also directs the Middle East Program.
Coming up Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Alterman about the dynamics in the Middle East and where the leading presidential candidates line up.
Later, a peer-led, follow-up conversation with two Generation Z voters about their feelings toward the election after a summer of unprecedented political events.
Guests:
Jon B. Alterman is director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic & International Studies.
Thomas Knutson is a liberal student studying political science and philosophy at the University of Minnesota.
Charlie Eggers is a conservative student studying finance at the University of Minnesota and the leader of Students for a Conservative Voice.
1 p.m. – Science Friday
Great Lakes
It’s October in Chicago, time for a swim, right? What climate change means for beach season at the Great Lakes.