Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009

TTT FEB 11: THE OBAMA ERA: PERCEPTIONS, EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES

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FEBRUARY 11: THE OBAMA ERA: PERCEPTIONS, EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES Just what does this sea change in America's governance mean to us at home in Minnesota – especially in communities suffering under the twin sieges of economic disparity and discrimination - joblessness, homelessness, foreclosure, and debt – that lead to community instability? Do we have a right and responsibility to cheer Barack Obama's election as a sign of progress and hope while holding this new president, his administration, and the new majorities in Congress as well elected officials in our own backyards responsible and accountable for real change and common prosperity? What signs indicate things are really changing? What signs point to business as usual as the Obama agenda plays out in the coming economic stimulus, job creation and long-awaited equity in policies directing resources to education, health and health care, the environment, consumer protection, and financial gaps? TTT's ANDY DRISCOLL and LYNNELL MICKELSEN talk with community activists, scholars and political operatives from the many Twin Cities and Minnesota communities dealing with economic depression in the midst of optimism generated by President Obama's election to get their perceptions, expectations and policy analyses. GUESTS: • IRMA McCLAURIN, PhD - Associate VP, UofM, and Executive Director, Urban Research & Outreach/Engagement Center • PROF. TOM O'CONNELL - Political Scientist, Metropolitan State University; Chair, CivicMedia/Minnesota • NICK AL'AZIZ MUHAMMAD - St. Paul Coordinator, Obama Campaign; Hip Hop Artist (Gardens of Balance) - Hip Hop Get-Out-the-Vote • DAI THAO - Organizer, TakeAction Minnesota; Obama Campaign Hmong Get-Out-The-Vote • plus CALL-IN "MY.OBAMA COMMENTATORS DON HOLT and ANNE SARVER

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