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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.

The results from Tuesday’s mid-term elections continue to trickle in.
University of Minnesota Associate Professor of Political Science Kathryn
Pearson discusses how the races are playing out.

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.

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.

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.

Are you like many of us who resolved to improve our fitness and eating
habits in the New Year? Are you having trouble getting started or staying
motivated? Personal trainer Brent Goodermont shares tips on how to reach
your fitness goals.