Reflections On the JFK Assassination

Fifty-nine years ago this Thursday, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Many Americans have no personal recollection of this event, but interest in the assassination and its aftermath remains high decades later. Retired University of Minnesota Humanities Professor James Norwood has studied the assassination extensively and shares his thoughts on what transpired in Dealey Plaza on that fateful Friday afternoon.

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Midterm Elections Preview

With the midterm elections just two days away, University of Minnesota Associate Professor of Political Science Kathyrn Pearson gives us her insights on the key races and issues on voters’ minds as they head to the polls.

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The Russian Invasion of Ukraine & Putin's Nuclear Threat

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is sparking outrage throughout the world and uniting the NATO alliance in a manner that has not been seen in decades. But as economic sanctions tighten their grip on Russia, Vladimir Putin is rattling his country’s nuclear saber. University of Minnesota Associate Professor of Political Science Mark Bell discusses the situation in Ukraine and Putin’s threats.

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The Pandemic's Lingering Impact On the U.S. Economy

It’s been two years since COVID 19 first appeared in the U.S. The pandemic’s impact on the economy is still being felt. Inflation is at a forty-year high, and supply chain issues are frustrating businesses and consumers. Yet, not all of the economic news is dire. University of Minnesota Professor of Economics Timothy Kehoe, who also advises the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, joins us to discuss the state of the economy.

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Minneapolis City Elections Are Attracting National Attention

Minneapolis voters will choose 13 City Council members and a mayor in the upcoming city election on November 2. There are also 3 city charter amendment questions that would give the mayor more power, create a new Department of Public Safety to replace the police department and impose rent controls. The election is drawing attention far beyond the city’s borders. Hamline University Professor of Political Science and University of Minnesota Visiting Professor of Law David Schultz shares his insights on how the races may play out.

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Severe Weather Awareness Week

With the arrival of spring comes also the threat of severe weather. Tornadoes, strong winds, lightning and flash flooding pose significant dangers to those who are unprepared and unprotected. This week on Dialogue Minnesota, a conversation with National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Todd Krause on how you can stay safe when storms threaten.

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