Michael Caputo

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• UBS Forum Event

  Behind party lines: what it means to be a Republican. Jeff Horwich, Stephanie Curtis, andMichael Caputo interviewed Republicans at MPR headquarters, September 3, 2008. St. Paul, Minn. ? Delegates joined in St. Paul to mingle, to party and to hear from Republican luminaries. And, of course, they nominated a GOP ticket for the White House. Many paid their own way to be a Republican delegate. Why? What motivates them to not only be active in politics, but to ally themselves with a political party. Who are these people that would take time out of their lives, time away from work and, often, their families to rally around the Republican Party banner? Minnesota Public Radio news, along with with partner public broadcasting stations in Oregon and North Carolina, assembled a dozen Republican delegates and volunteers from around the nation and asked them to get beyond the canned answers and speeches to tell us why they hold their political allegiances. Delegates from places like Oregon, Florida, New Jersey, Texas, Alabama, Louisiana and Minnesota talked, in a personal way about what shaped their beliefs.

  Sep. 4, 2008Save
• Behind Party Lines - Democratic National Convention

  Behind party lines: what it means to be a Democrat by Jeff Horwich, Minnesota Public Radio,Michael Caputo, Minnesota Public Radio, Stephanie Curtis, Minnesota Public Radio.August 28, 2008. For four days the pundits and the politicians have owned the airwaves during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Minnesota Public Radio decided it was time for the rest of the Democrats to have their say. Denver, Colo. ? Minnesota Public Radio used the Public Insight Network to tap the expertise and experience of those not normally questioned by the press. About 20 rank-and-file Democrats were assembled at Colorado Public Radio to discuss what lead them to be a Democrat. It was an attempt to discuss the personal motivations of those who decided not only to become politically active, but to join a political party. Aired 2:00 pm. Billboard, then program.

  Aug. 28, 2008Save
• Dealing with traffic in wake of bridge failure

  Commuters in the Twin Cities metropolitan area continue to adjust to the collapse of the I-35W bridge. This weekend, MnDOT will close the major alternate route to 35-W, to make it more accessible to traffic before the start of the new work week. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Caputo details that change... and looks at how Minnesotans are adjusting to a new commute.

  Aug. 10, 2007Save
• How does the 35W bridge collapse affect the local economy?

  When it comes to commerce, three modes of travel are affected by this bridge collapse - truck, barge and train. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Caputo took a look at how the shipment of goods and services will slow down - and whether it will slow down the economy.

  Aug. 2, 2007Save