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The Daily Circuit Blog

MPR News Quirks, quips and questions off the air

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Video: Inside The Daily Circuit studio with Tom Weber

Emily Kaiser July 21, 2014, 4:27 PM Jul 21, 2014
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MPR News Reporter Tim Post is working on a special video project this summer and took some time today to install his GoPro cameras in the studio. Read more →

Arts & Culture · Behind the scenes

PHOTOS: About those abandoned cars…

Tom WeberTom Weber November 18, 2013, 12:41 PM Nov 18, 2013
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One of the many vignettes about garbage we discussed Friday with journalist and Minneapolis native Adam Minter was one about abandoned cars. We were discussing garbage, recycling, trash and scrap (listen to it here), the themes of Minter’s new book “Junkyard Planet.” It’s not a problem in the U.S. today, Minter says, because of the huge demand Read more →

Behind the scenes

Scrapping steel in St. Paul

Maddy Mahon November 14, 2013, 4:26 PM Nov 14, 2013
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This week, Adam Minter joins The Daily Circuit to talk about his new book, “Junkyard Planet: Travels in the Billion Dollar Trade.” Minter’s family owned a scrap yard during his childhood, which has led to a lifelong obsession with junk – but really, we thought, what’s so great about scrap metal anyway? It was an Read more →

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Listeners share photos of their animal companions

Meggan Ellingboe July 31, 2013, 10:44 AM Jul 31, 2013
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The Daily Circuit talked yesterday about the bond between humans and animals. Listeners called in with their pet stories and tweeted photos of their furry companions. Kerri also talked about her lovely dog, Dara. Below are some photos listeners shared with us. Thank you. These look like mighty fine friends. @KerriMPR This is Otis; Mastiff/Great Dane Read more →

Arts & Culture · Behind the scenes

How I learned to paint with light

Tom WeberTom Weber March 25, 2013, 7:41 AM Mar 25, 2013
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When photographer Jeff Thompson and I went into the Wabasha Street Caves last week with geologist Greg Brick, Jeff captured an awesome photograph — and I learned about light painting.

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The week ahead: from Simpson-Bowles to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Chris Dall November 16, 2012, 12:53 PM Nov 16, 2012
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Tell us what you would like us to cover in the coming weeks.

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On the show Thursday: How does the adolescent brain work?

Stephanie Curtis November 14, 2012, 3:00 PM Nov 14, 2012
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Plus, the Supreme Court takes up affirmative action and Thomas Ricks on the failure of America’s generals.

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Tuesday’s show: 3rd District debate plus the hunt for Osama

Stephanie Curtis October 29, 2012, 2:15 PM Oct 29, 2012
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10.6 percent of children have one unemployed parent.

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Poll: Does your workplace value face time or results? Plus what’s on Friday

Stephanie Curtis October 25, 2012, 3:00 PM Oct 25, 2012
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Plus same sex marriage initiatives on the ballot across the country.

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Video: Are these new ads unfair to overweight parents?

Stephanie Curtis October 15, 2012, 1:31 PM Oct 15, 2012
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We’ll talk about the controversial campaign from Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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