Podcast Station: Midwest Today Radio

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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 1-7-12 Show Length: 4:23
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:47:10
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Show notes: On our show this week we talk about the encouraging trend of young people deciding to become farmers. And Robin Formaker takes us bald eagle watching along the Mississippi River!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 12-31-11 Show Length: 4:23
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:45:56
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Show notes: Consumer watch reporter Rose Stricker has a disturbing story about how banks, credit agencies and prospective employers are spying on you through social media. And we discuss draconian cutbacks in the home energy assistance program and the impact this will have on poor and elderly Americans.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 12-24-11 Show Length: 4:29
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:44:44
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Show notes: This week our traveling gourmand, Mike James, samples Chicago restaurants. And we talk about New Year's.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 12-17-11 Show Length: 4:22
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:41:42
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Show notes: It's always fun when our resident humorist, Dr. Tim Pearson, stops by. He tells us he's really looking forward to the holidays with his family. Dan Hurst also looks at Christmas on this, the 14th anniversary of our show!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 7-30-2011 Show Length: 2:18
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:51:40
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Show notes:   Are you tired of all the talk about the so-called "deficit crisis"? Dan Hurst examines the unprecedented assault on the social safety net. He explains that Social Security is a crucial program to 55 million Americans which, despite what the politicians claim, has a surplus trust fund of $2.6 trillion. Dave Leake also has our stargazing guide for August as well as a salute to our Space Shuttle program.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 7-16-2011 Show Length: 4:24
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:37:57
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Show notes: Midwest Today magazine's Consumer watch reporter Rose Stricker has energy-saving tips to reduce your utility bills. And Robin Formaker tells us about a bird that looks like a flying cigar -- the chimney sweep.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 7-9-2011 Show Length: 4:24
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:22:22
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Show notes: Mike Austin joins us with a great idea for a road trip to Abilene, Kansas. And we have a Hal Borland essay on Summer.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 7-2-2011 Show Length: 4:24
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:58:24
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Show notes: We talk about the floods along the Missouri River, plus Dave Leake has our stargazing guide for July.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 6-25-2011 Show Length: 4:23
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:52:55
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Show notes: Midwest Today magazine food writer Elise Michaels has some suggestions on how to pick and cook the perfect spareribs. And we celebrate Independence Day!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 6-18-2011 Show Length: 4:23
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:47:21
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Show notes: Surveys show only 38% of Americans take all the vacation days they have coming to them. Dan Hurst explains why this is. Plus our traveling gourmet, Mike James, takes us to the "home of 'throwed' rolls," Lambert's cafe in Sikeston, Missouri!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edtiion 6-11-11 Show Length: 4:23
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:09:16
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Show notes: This week, Dan Hurst talks with one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, George Clooney, a Heartland native who is on the cover of the latest issue of Midwest Today magazine!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 6-4-11 Show Length: 4:25
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:58:09
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Show notes: This week, Rose Stricker talks about pet insurance. And Dave Leake has our stargazing guide for June.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 5-28-11 Show Length: 4:26
Date: Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:18:51
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Show notes: On this week's show, Mike Austin previews the big celebration coming up in Clarinda, Iowa June 9-12, honoring hometown boy-turned famous band leader Glenn Miller. Outstanding bands (including Miller's) from around the world will perform at this annual festival, which draws tens of thousands of music lovers.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 5-21-11 Show Length: 4:24
Date: Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:08:44
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Show notes: Food writer Elise Michaels stops by with a timely and unique recipe for rhubarb cheesecake. Plus Robin Formaker tells us about the goldfinch.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 5-14-11 Show Length: 4:24
Date: Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:05:53
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Show notes: Why are music education programs being cut in our schools? Sharon Burch points out that learning music at a young age makes children more vibrant, creative and intelligent in multiple respects. Plus Dr. Tim Pearson has some humorous ideas for a family getaway.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 5-7-11 Show Length: 4:23
Date: Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:00:03
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Show notes: This week, our traveling gourmand, Mike James, samples the menu at the elegant Albert's restaurant in Decorah, Iowa. And Dave Leake has our stargazing guide for May.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Editiion 4-30-11 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:49:36
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Show notes: There is a fun event coming up in the Heartland that just epitomizes Spring! Travel editor Mike Austin takes us to the 71st annual Tulip Festival in Orange City, Iowa, (May 19-21) that draws 100,000 visitors annually! And Dan Hurst talks with an expert about new research into tornadoes...so timely given the outbreak of twisters so far this season!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 4-23-11 Show Length: 4:24
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:43:55
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Show notes: New medical research shows that statin drugs aren't as effective at lowering cholesterol as all the hype would have you believe. Midwest Today's consumer watch reporter Rose Stricker has the story. Plus Robin Formaker tells us about the return of the hummingbird to the Midwest.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 4-16-11 Show Length: 4:24
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:37:20
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Show notes: With Spring break upon us, Dr. Tim Pearson has a humorous look at traveling with his family. And Dan Hurst has some tips on coping with Springtime allergies.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 4-9-11 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:31:12
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Show notes: As the farm-to-table movement sweeps the nation, there's a new book out called "Heartland: The Cookbook" by Judith Fortig of Overland Park, Kansas. On this week's show, our food writer Elise Michaels shares a recipe from Judith for Great Lakes Chowder. Yum! And we have a Hal Borland essay on April.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 4-2-11 Show Length: 5:02
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:25:28
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Show notes: Midwest Today magazine's traveling gourmand, Mike James, samples the menu at the June Restaurant in Peoria, Illinois -- regarded by some foodies as the best place to eat between Chicago and St. Louis. And Dave Leake has our stargazing guide for April.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 3-26-11 Show Length: 4:23
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:19:29
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Show notes: Something is afoot, and scientists aren't sure what. There has been a sharp increase in seismic activity in the Midwest in recent months, raising concerns that the New Madrid fault may be becoming active again. Recently, Homeland Security staged a drill to practice responding to an earthquake in the Heartland. Dan Hurst has a fascinating and timely look at this topic.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 3-19-11 Show Length: 4:24
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:12:01
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Show notes: Our resident humorist, Dr. Tim Pearson, takes a look at some of the exaggerated fears that haunt our modern life and helps us regain some perspective. Plus Dan Hurst has some surprising info regarding the butter versus margarine debate.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 3-12-11 Show Length: 4:24
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:08:08
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Show notes: Mike Austin joins us to tell us about some unique museums in the Midwest that are worth a road trip. Plus Dave Leake has our stargazing guide for March!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 3-5-11 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:59:53
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Show notes: Midwest Today magazine's environmental editor, Dave Christi, has a story about some South Dakotans who are fighting to save the wild horses. Plus our traveling gourmand, Mike James, takes us to an authentic New Orleans-style eaterie in Oxford, Iowa -- the Augusta Restaurant!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 2-26-11 Show Length: 5:02
Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:26:39
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Show notes: Consumer watch reporter Rose Stricker tells us about a crackdown on financial crimes, plus Robin Formaker takes a look at the Eastern bluebird.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 2-19-11 Show Length: 5:13
Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:20:47
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Show notes: Food writer Elise Michaels stops by with some recipes for comfort food — homemade Mac-and-cheese, plus cold-weather cookies! Plus we'll have a Hal Borland essay on February.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 2-12-11 Show Length: 5:05
Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:12:52
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Show notes: This week, famed author/historian Doris Kearns Goodwin offers us a fascinating look at our nation's 16th President — a man from the Heartland — Abraham Lincoln.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 1-29-11 Show Length: 4:49
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:36:57
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Show notes: Our consumer watch reporter, Rose Stricker, talks about the risks of "reverse mortgages." And Dave Leake will have our stargazing guide for February.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 1-22-11 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:34:05
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Show notes: We talk about the concept of the "not so big house" with famed Minnesota architect Sarah Susanka, author of a series of books on the subject.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 1-15-11 Show Length: 5:02
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:30:58
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Show notes: Mike Austin takes us to one of the Heartland's favorite travel destinations -- the Quad Cities. Plus we talk about internet addiction.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 1-8-11 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:26:08
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Show notes: This week Lydia Sholten tells us about a revealing new biography which transforms our understanding of one of America's most popular painters, born in Iowa -- Grant Wood. Plus Robin Formaker talks about the winter birds.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 1-1-11 Show Length: 5:00
Date: Sun, 02 Jan 2011 06:38:30
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Show notes: Even though $8 billion in stimulus dollars have been earmarked to bring high speed trains to the Midwest, newly elected governors in Wisconsin and Ohio have rejected the funds. Dan Hurst tells us about it. Plus Dave Leake has some tips for people who got telescopes for Christmas. We also preview a fun event, the Jack Frost Fest in Spooner, Wisconsin!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 12-25-10 Show Length: 5:00
Date: Sun, 02 Jan 2011 06:33:30
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Show notes: Mike Austin previews some fun Heartland events. And our traveling gourmand, Mike James, samples the Vivo restaurant in Fairfield, Iowa!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 12-18-10 Show Length: 5:02
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:02:28
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Show notes: This week, we're delighted to welcome back an old friend of our show, Bob Hale, who tells us the true story about how Rudolph-the-Red-Nosed reindeer was born in Chicago. Plus Dan Hurst closes our 13th anniversary Christmas show with a poignant narrative recalling the days when it was still okay to sing sacred carols in school at Christmas, and nobody objected. To all our listeners on stations across the Heartland and around the world, we want to say thank you for supporting us these past 13 years and we look forward to producing more shows in the new year! Happy Holidays!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-12-11-10 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:58:10
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Show notes: Food writer Elise Michaels stops by with some holiday brunch recipes, including an egg bake and a dessert called fruit soup. Plus Robin Formaker tells us about the bird census that takes place every year at Christmas!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 12-4-10 Show Length: 5:00
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:55:04
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Show notes: Our consumer watch reporter, Rose Stricker, talks about unsafe toys. And Dave Leake will have our stargazing guide for December.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 11-27-10 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:51:52
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Show notes: Our resident humorist, Dr. Tim Pearson, tells us a Christmas story about when he was a wee little lad long, long ago...
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 11-13-10 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 11:16:06
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Show notes: A holiday tradition for us here at the "Midwest Today Radio Edition" is that we host members of the Blenders, the Heartland's favorite male quartet, who will talk about their upcoming concert tour of the Midwest. Plus we'll feature some of their wonderful seasonal music!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 11-6-10 Show Length: 5:00
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 11:09:58
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Show notes: This week, environmental editor Dave Christi tells us how some common household products may be making you sick. Plus Dave Leake of the Starkel Planetarium in Champaign, Illinois will have our stargazing guide for November.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 10-30-10 Show Length: 5:03
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:57:03
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Show notes: Travel editor Mike Austin previews the wonderful array of holiday happenings over Thanksgiving and Christmas in Chicago. And our traveling gourmand, Mike James, takes us to two Chicago restaurants, one upscale (Charlie Trotter's), the other vegan (the Chicago Diner).
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 10-23-10 Show Length: 5:03
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:50:26
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Show notes: This week, Elise Michaels plans a Halloween party. And Dan Hurst tells us about the important job children have done over the years by collecting for UNICEF and thus helping kids around the world who are needy.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 10-16-10 Show Length: 5:00
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:44:34
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Show notes: Consumer reporter Rose Stricker takes a look at the shocking history of safety and other violations by the giant DeCoster egg producer, plus Dan Hurst has some encouraging news about farm income rising.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 10-2-10 Show Length: 5:02
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:35:11
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Show notes: Our resident humorist, Dr. Tim Pearson, reflects on how the smells of Autumn arouse treasured — and sometimes funny — memories. And Dan Hurst will have some helpful tips on how to burn leaves safely.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 9-25-10 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:21:10
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Show notes: Travel editor Mike Austin takes us leaf-peeping in northeast Iowa and our traveling gourmand, Mike James, samples a restaurant in Minneapolis.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 6-12-10 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:19:50
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Show notes: Food writer Elise Michaels spotlights a recipe from the publisher's late mother, Olga Jordan, for "Apple Pudding Cake." It was one of Olga's favorites and is sure to become one of yours, too. Plus Robin Formaker tells us about the woodpecker.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 8-28-2010 Show Length: 5:00
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:23:48
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Show notes: As summer wanes, food writer Elise Michaels has some tasty and creative grilling ideas for your end-of-season barbecue. And Dan Hurst looks at the state of the economy this Labor Day.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 8-22-2010 Show Length: 5:02
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:17:54
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Show notes: Consumer reporter Rose Stricker tells us about some scams that target the poor and elderly. Plus our traveling gourmand, Mike James, samples the menu at the Harvest Restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin as well as Aunt Maude's in Ames, Iowa.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 8-14-2010 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:13:59
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Show notes: You just knew that our environmental editor, Dave Christi, would have something timely and profound to say about the Gulf Oil spill. And Dan Hurst takes us to the Iowa State Fair!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 8-7-2010 Show Length: 5:00
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:10:13
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Show notes: Would you like to escape from the hassles of everyday life? Then get away to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. Our travel editor Mike Austin takes us there. Plus we welcome a new contributor, Robin Formaker, who will be talking this week about the redwing blackbird.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 7-24-2010 Show Length: 5:02
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:03:46
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Show notes: Our resident humorist, Dr. Tim Pearson, recalls the trials and tribulations of going to summer camp.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 7-17-10 Show Length: 5:00
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:11:11
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Show notes: Book editor Lydia Scholten joins us with her recommendations for some great new summer reads. Plus we introduce the "traveling gourmand," Mike James. He'll be sampling the menus of some Heartland restaurants that will tantalize your tastebuds!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 7-10-10 Show Length: 5:05
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:56:19
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Show notes: On this week's show, Midwest Today magazine's environmental reporter Dave Christi talks about how family farmers are facing up to the challenges of our time.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 6-26-10 Show Length: 5:02
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:46:21
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Show notes: This week Elise Michaels has a recipe for grilled pork chops with peach barbecue sauce. She also tells us how to make homemade lemonade! Plus we celebrate the Fourth of July.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 6-19-10 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:32:10
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Show notes: It's summer vacation season and this week, Mike Austin tells us what the Badger State has to offer! Plus Dan Hurst has a suggestion for a new way to keep the kids entertained on those long road trips.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 6-12-2010 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:27:37
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Show notes: We say goodbye to a good friend, Tim Bremel, who has hosted our show for the past 5+ years, and we welcome Dan Hurst as our new host! Dave Leake will also have our stargazing guide for this month, and Dan has a Hal Borland essay on June.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 6-5-10 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:34:05
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Show notes: Garden expert Phyliss Williams gives us advice on how to have a beautiful garden this summer!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 5-22-10 Show Length: 5:05
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:31:06
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Show notes: We're coming into strawberry season and food writer Elise Michaels stops by with some delicious recipes, including one for chicken, strawberry and fennel salad. And Tim Bremel has a salute to Memorial Day.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 5-15-10 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:29:40
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Show notes: Our resident humorous, Dr. Tim Pearson, has 6 rules for grooms planning on getting married!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 5-1-10 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 11:28:25
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Show notes: We're heading into tornado season and on this week's show, we talk with an expert about how you can stay safe. Dave Leake will also have our stargazing guide for May.

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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 4-24-10 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 11:25:30
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Show notes: Midwest Today food writer Elise Michaels stops by with two delicious recipes -- for the PERFECT rhubarb pie, and a rhubarb marmalade. Homemakers will love Elise's "insider tips." And we look at the traditions behind "May Day."
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 4-17-10 Show Length: 5:02
Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 11:24:03
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Show notes: When we turn on the faucet we take it for granted we'll have clean water for bathing or drinking. But unsafe water in other areas of the world kills more people than all forms of violence combined. Environmental reporter Dave Christi has this sobering story about how a relatively modest investment could lift 100 million people out of poverty. We'll also have a Hal Borland essay on Spring.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 4-10-10 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 11:18:40
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Show notes: Over $11 billion has been allocated for high speed rail, with Chicago as the hub serving other Midwest cities. We talk with an expert about plans for 220 mph trains that will serve key cities in the Midwest.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 3-20-10 Show Length: 2:40
Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 22:22:13
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Show notes: With the arrival of Spring, it's time to get the lawn and garden in shape. Our popular garden expert, Phyliss Williams, stops by with some helpful tips.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 3-13-10 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 22:21:04
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Show notes: Midwest Today magazine's new travel writer Dan Hurst takes us to three destinations in Iowa that you wouldn't ordinarily think of for family fun: Clinton, Marshalltown and Okoboji.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 12-12-09 Show Length: 5:02
Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:20:06
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Show notes: Garden expert Phyliss Williams stops by with some fun and creative "green" ideas for holiday decorating. Plus she has alternatives for your Christmas tree.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 11-28-09 Show Length: 5:06
Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:29:09
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Show notes: The holiday season is upon us and it's time for a visit with the Heartland's favorite male acapella group, the Blenders!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 11-21-09 Show Length: 5:05
Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:24:20
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Show notes: There is a resurgence of interest in America's most beloved painter, Normal Rockwell, some of whose favorite work will be on display in the Heartland in the next year. We talk with Maureen Hennessey, a Rockwell expert, who reveals to us some fascinating personal details about the famed artist and how he worked.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 11-14-09 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:17:14
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Show notes: Elise Michaels stops by with some delicious Autumnal recipes to try, including for Andouille Cornbread Stuffing, Cranberry Orange Relish, a variation on Acorn Squash and a crunchy Amaretto topping for Pumpkin Pie!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 4-04-09 Show Length: 4:06
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:43:46
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Show notes: Midwest Today magazine food writer Elise Michaels has some delicious recipes for Easter and Passover.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-1-24-09 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:08:47
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Show notes: Planning a Super Bowl party? Our new food reporter, Elise Michaels, has some delicious recipes for you to try. Plus we'll have a Hal Borland essay on February.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-1-17-09 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:02:16
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Show notes: This week, garden expert Phyllis Williams stops by to help cure your mid-winter blues.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-1-10-09 Show Length: 5:03
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:22:36
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Show notes: Roving reporter Ed Janus tells us why too much light at night is not only wasting energy, but interfering with nature and our own well-being.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-12-13-08 Show Length: 5:07
Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:39:53
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Show notes: How can you have a white Christmas and a green Christmas at the same time? Our resident garden expert, Phyliss Williams, has some timely tips in time for the holidays.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-11-22-08 Show Length: 5:00
Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:12:11
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Show notes: What will President-elect Obama mean to consumers? Consumer watch reporter Rose Stricker has the answer. And, Dr. Tim Pearson will have some tips on dealing with holiday stress.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-11-15-08 Show Length: 5:03
Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:06:10
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Show notes: Show notes: This week, we host Tim Casper and Allan Rust, two members of the Heartland’s favorite acapella singing group, the Blenders, who will talk about this year's Christmas tour!

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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 6-14-08 Show Length: 2:15
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:41:17
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Show notes: Roving reporter Ed Janus takes us out to the old ballgame, with a look at "the great American past time": baseball.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 5-31-08 Show Length: 1:44
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:30:59
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Show notes: Midwest Today magazine's health editor, Dr. Tim Pearson, has a look at an idea from Greenland -- believe it or not -- that can improve your health: Omega-3. And Lydia Scholten has a review of a new book on Dewey, the library cat from Spencer, Iowa who became world famous.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 3-1-08 Show Length: 5:00
Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:44:06
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Show notes: Midwest Today garden writer Phyliss Williams has a fun idea for growing moth orchids indoors. We also pay tribute to Allen Boger, whom many of our listeners remember was our former garden editor, who guested on our show numerous times over the past 10 years.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 2-23-08 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:36:19
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Show notes: Midwest Today's environmental reporter Dave Christi explains how the coffee you drink may be adversely affecting the songbirds who visit the Heartland. And we have a Hal Borland essay on February.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 1-26-08 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:25:26
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Show notes: We have a cure for the mid-Winter blues on this week's show, as travel editor Bob Hale gets us ready for a cruise. Plus, we welcome Lydia Scholten, who reviews some books of interest to Heartland readers!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Show 12-16-07 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:59:27
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Show notes: This is our 10th anniversary broadcast. Bob Hale has a heartwarming Christmas story about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer's birth in Chicago, and the Lennon Sisters will sing a beloved carol as they did on our premier broadcast a decade ago.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Show 12-09-07 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:42:05
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Show notes:

Environmental reporter Dave Christi has some ideas on how to have a green Christmas. And Dave Leake has our stargazing guide for December.

Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Show 12-02-07 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:37:49
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Show notes: The holiday season is in full swing and this week, our garden expert,
Phyliss Williams stops by with some ideas for using flowers and plants in your Christmas celebrations. Plus Tim Bremel has an uplifting story about the work of the Salvation Army at holiday time.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-6-17-07 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 12:13:41
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Show notes: Midwest Today magazine's Phyliss Williams stops by to chat about Summer gardening.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 5-20-07 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 09:18:41
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Show notes: There have been a lot of tornadoes around the Heartland this Spring, and on this week's installment of our show, Tim Bremel talks with two storm chasers from Minnesota.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 5-13-07 Show Length: 5:01
Date: Fri, 18 May 2007 17:29:44
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Show notes: As the years go by, do you find a stranger in the mirror each morning? This week, Midwest Today magazine's health editor, Dr. Tim Pearson, talks about getting older and what you can do about it.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition 4-15-07 Show Length: 5:1
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 05:45:33
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Show notes: On this week's show, travel editor Bob Hale takes us fishing along the Gun Flint trail in Minnesota. And Tim Bremel tells us some surprising things about the IRS that most people don't know.
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Podcast Show:  Miwest Today Radio Edition-1119 Show Length:
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:38:08
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Show notes: Tim Bremel interviews Darren and Allan Rust of the Heartland's favorite acapella singing group, the Blenders!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-1029 Show Length:
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:40:40
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Show notes: Midwest Today magazine's travel editor, Bob Hale, takes us to the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio -- the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum!
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-0709 Show Length:
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:44:26
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Show notes: Food writer Margaret Gideonsen, a longtime favorite of our listeners, stops by with a recipe for funnel cake. And Tim Bremel talks about how Indiana is now issuing gun permits for life.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-052806 Show Length:
Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2006 23:15:36
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Show notes: Tim Bremel has an important story from the pages of Midwest Today magazine, about how our National Parks are in danger after decades of neglect and Washington's new policies which favor corporations over protecting of our vanishing wilderness. Dave Leake will also have our stargazing guide for June.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-031206 Show Length: 5 Min 1 Sec
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 02:07:11
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Show notes: Roving reporter Ed Janus has a poignant interview with a Midwest couple who talk about how breast cancer has affected them.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-122505 Show Length: 5 Min 0 Sec
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:55:22
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Show notes: This is cold and flu season, and Midwest Today's health editor, Dr. Tim Pearson, lightens the misery with a clever poem he wrote that offers some practical advice. And we have a New Year's toast.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-1127 Show Length: 5 Min 1 Sec
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 10:14:35
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Show notes: Roving reporter Ed Janus has an interesting story about the differences in America's regional dialects.

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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-0914 Show Length: 5 Min 1 Sec
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 21:36:41
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Show notes: We welcome food writer Margaret Gideonsen, who has ideas for a Fall garden party, and we talk about computer woes.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-0814 Show Length: 5 Min 0 Sec
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 02:39:31
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Show notes: Midwest Today magazine's travel editor Bob Hale takes us to Music City U.S.A., for a look at the stars like Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline who made Nashville great, and the wonderful attractions the city has to offer travelers.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-0717 Show Length: 5 Min 1 Sec
Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 21:30:58
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Show notes: Food writer Margaret Gideonsen joins us with some tips on grilling, plus a recipe for Honey Lime Chicken.
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Podcast Show:  Midwest Today Radio Edition-0605 Show Length: 51
Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 21:08:18
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Show notes: Tim Bremel interviews Gerald Clark, author of a book on Minnesota native Judy Garland.
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