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Social Issues

Director examines the human side of immigration

Director examines the human side of immigration

Film director Tom McCarthy is drawing raves for his new film "The Visitor." The film examines the complicated realities of U.S. immigration policy.
by Euan Kerr

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Rebirth of conservatism?

Rebirth of conservatism?

Conservatives should look at their current division as an opportunity to reinvent the party according to former Bush aide Michael Gerson. Gerson also reflects on his experiences in the White House.

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Arctic expedition records signs of global warming

Arctic expedition records signs of global warming

Today is Earth Day. Minnesotan and polar explorer Will Steger will spend the day on Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic. Steger is leading a 1400-mile dogsled expedition across the island; he hopes to record the impact of global warming on the northernmost part of the North American continent. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Steger by satellite phone.

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New novel combines development, kung fu and brussels sprouts

New novel combines development, kung fu and brussels sprouts

When author Don Lee began writing his latest novel, "Wrack and Ruin," he wanted to do something light. He wanted to set the story in a small northern California town, and make one of his characters a farmer. He said the choice of crops was narrow, and one stood out: brussels sprouts.
by Euan Kerr

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Behind the urge to buy

Behind the urge to buy

Overall, the frugal outnumber the spenders according to recent research. That's not true of people aged 21 - 30, who are spending beyond their means. Midmorning examines the research and the mindset behind the trend to spend.

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Pelosi meets with Minnesota vets

Pelosi meets with Minnesota vets

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi heard from a group of Minnesota veterans today about the quality of care and benefits they receive from the federal government.
by Curtis Gilbert

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High prices lure farmers from conservation program

High prices lure farmers from conservation program

Minnesota could soon lose up to 25 percent of the land currently set aside in programs to protect water and wildlife.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Business of the Bomb

Business of the Bomb

A new American RadioWorks documentary looks at the global nuclear black market and what's being done to stop countries from secretly acquiring atomic weapons. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with correspondent Michael Montgomery about the documentary.

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Minneapolis shelter takes message to the streets

Minneapolis shelter takes message to the streets

Supporters of a downtown Minneapolis homeless shelter, took a simmering conflict over their city license to the streets.
by Brandt Williams

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'Sandwich generation' caught between kids and their parents

'Sandwich generation' caught between kids and their parents

"Sandwich generation" women provide care for their kids and their own parents, even as they hold down jobs. They rarely seek help with their multiple roles.
by Nanci Olesen

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