Kathryn Pearson, University of Minnesota political science assistant professor
The 2008 presidential election: Obama v. McCain Request video
Rebecca Kuehl, University of Minnesota communication studies researcher The effect of celebrity endorsements on the campaign trail Request video
Akshay Rao, Carlson School of Management marketing professor
The timing of political messages and voter reaction Request video
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Guy-Uriel Charles, director of the Institute of Law and Politics The role of independent voters and race in the democratic primary Request audio
Paula O'Loughlin, University of Minnesota professor of political science
The major issues for voters in the 2008 election Request audio
William Beeman, chair of the Department of Anthropology
The role of the United States internationally Request audio
John Eighmey, Chair in Advertising in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Negative campaign strategy and how new media is changing campaigns Request audio
Akshay Rao, Carlson School of Management marketing professor Timing of campaign messages Request audio
Katherine Fennelly, professor in the Humphrey Institute Immigration reform and lack of attention to it in presidential campaign
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Steven Taff, University of Minnesota agricultural economist
Prices of gasoline and the role of new fuels in the market Request audio
Mark Seeley, professor in the department of soil, water and climate Minnesotan's infatuation with weather Request audio
Lynn Blewett, professor in the Division of Health Policy and Management The rising cost of health care cutting into earnings Request audio
Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Bird flu and other pandemics that pose a global threat
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Lee Munnich, senior fellow at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Transportation issues and rural vs. urban roadway deaths Request audio
Jeff Crump, associate professor in the department of design, housing and apparel
Faltering housing market Request audio
Brian Buhr, professor of applied economics
Minnesota's animal agriculture contributions to economy Request audio
John Adams, professor of geography in the College Liberal Arts
Minnesota's population growth compared to national and international growth Request audio
