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Announcements (updated 06/24/10):

Midge Miller Memorial Celebration

Audio and Video recordings are Now available

On April 24 and May 1, 2010, a celebration was held to honor the life of Midge Miller.  The events were held at the Chazen Auditorium on the UW-Madison Campus.

 

Part I-The Economy, featured Dean Baker, Co-director, Center for Economic Policy and Research, Washington, D.C..  Dr. Baker is frequently cited in economics reporting in major media outlets,  including the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, CNBC, and National Public Radio.  He writes a weekly column for the Guardian Unlimited (UK),  and his blog, Beat the Press, features commentary on economic reporting.  He received his Ph. D in economics from the University of Michigan.  Dr. Baker was introduced by Mary Bottari of the Center for Media and Democracy.

 

To view a video recording of this program, click here.

 

Part II - The Government, consisted of four sections.

 

The first featured a keynote panel of Midge's colleagues sharing their memories.  The panel was introduced and moderated by Midge's son, Wisconsin State Senator Mark Miller.  Members of the panel included Joe and Joanne Elder, Carol Doeppers, Ed Garvey, Stan Gruszynski, and Gene Farley. 

 

The second, entitled "Supermajority, Filibusters, and Democracy", was presented by Professor Carin Clauss, of the UW Law School and Nathan P. Feinsinger Chair in Labor Law.

 

Section three was entitled "How Corporations Use the Constitution."   Author and corporate anthropologist Jane Anne Morris discusses this topic.

 

In the last section, David Newby, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, spoke on "The Role of Government in a Capitalist Society."

 

All sections were followed by question and answer sessions.

The video recording of Part II is in two sections.  To view the first, click here.  To view the second, click here.

You may also listed to audio recordings of these programs by clicking on "Recorded Audio Programs" at the left.

Future TMI Programs

TMI is currently in the process of developing future major forum and progressive roundtable events, as well

 as considering other ways to promote the dissemination and discussion of the major issues of our time.  Information

 on these programs will be posted when available.  We welcome your ideas for programs and your participation. 

Contact Paul Beckett at paulbeckett69@gmail.com or Wanda Williamson at wwilliam29@live.com.

Audio Streams Available On-line

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and to listen, click on "Recorded Audio Programs" at the left. To hear a PRT discussion, click on  "Progressive

Round  Table" at the left and find "Click here to listen" below the program description. 

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