http://www.idream.tv/podcast-dfl.php Presented by DFL Education Foundation. A Monthly Forum of intelligent and thought provoking presentations and conversations. en-us © LOCATION IMAGES/iDream.tv provides recording and podcasting services for this monthly series of presentations, as well as an occasional foray into the Downtown Discussion Group. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:00:00 CDT services@idream.tv(Edie) 2 Insights and challenges of serving on the Minneapolis School Board Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:00:00 CDT Insights and challenges of serving on the Minneapolis School Board Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:00:00 CDT This podcast features a discussion with Ron Wacks, CEO of Microbusiness Strategies (www.microbusinessstrategies.com ) about reflections on drivers of the economy and who makes up the slices of the pie. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:00:00 CDT This podcast features a discussion with John Gunyou, current city manager of Minnetonka, who formerly served as finance director for the City of Minneapolis and was Minnesota's finance commissioner in the Carlson administration. Wed, 12 May 2010 13:15:00 CDT This podcast features a discussion about riverfront development - where we’ve been, where we’re going, and the successful partnerships that have been formed. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:30:00 CDT This podcast features a discussion with Charles Carlson, Facilities Planner for Metro Transit. Join us for a discussion of: • recent changes in downtown Minneapolis transit needs • the current status of regional transitways, • and the Arterial Bus Rapid Transit Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:00 CDT This podcast features a discussion with David Gee, Editor, Minnesota Business Magazine. Does Minnesota have an economic advantage any longer? Are Minnesota businesses more resistant to the recession? Find out here. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:00 CDT This podcast features a discussion with Rep. Diane Loeffler, Assistant Majority Leader in the state House of Representatives and a health policy analyst and planner for Hennepin County. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST "From civic corruption, anti-Semitism and racial tension to the rebirth of downtown, the riverfront and rail transit..." A former community organizer, congressional aide, and city development agency employee, Iric Nathanson is also a good historian and great story teller. His new book, "Minneapolis in the 20th Century: The Growth of An American City," was just published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press. His talk will focus on how downtown Minneapolis responded to the challenge of suburban development in the second half of the 20th century. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST John Kaul of Capital Gains, Inc. will provide a preview of the 2010 session, the last with Gov. Tim Pawlenty. A longtime student of the Minnesota legislature and progressive politics, and once Senator Nick Coleman's chief of staff, Mr Kaul is also a filmmaker. As usual, invite anyone interested--free and open to the public. Come, buy your coffee, learn a lot and have your questions ready. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:56:23 EST Iric Nathanson, a long-time political activist and community development official, has published many articles in recent years on Minneapolis political history. In November his new book, "Minneapolis in the 20th Century: The Growth of An American City," will be published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press. His talk, with the first public presentation of his book, will focus on how downtown Minneapolis responded to the challenge of suburban development in the second half of the 20th century. This event is free and open to the public. Join us with your brown bag lunch for this fascinating conversation (drinks provided). Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:56:23 EST Joel Kramer examines how news is delivered in an era of Google, blogs, and tweets and newspaper bankruptcies. He brings a wealth of expertise to the issue as the former publisher of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune and current CEO and Editor of the online news source Minnpost, and he is one of the national leaders in the search to save and enhance the journalistic enterprise at the local level. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:56:23 EST For the first time, Minneapolis will be using a new voting system called IRV--instant run-off voting--in which voters will be asked to rank their choices for mayor, council, and the park board. With no primary, and lots of issues, this should be a very interesting election. Join Cristof Traudes, government reporter, and Sarah McKenzie, editor of the Downtown and Southwest Journals, for this fascinating conversation. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:36:23 EST Robert Kuttner is co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect magazine, as well as a Demos Distinguished Senior Fellow. He was a longtime columnist for BusinessWeek, and continues to write columns in the Boston Globe. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:30:23 EST Wow! September brought Minnesota Senator Linda Berglin on the subject of healthcare to the Downtown Discussion Group. The Senator is a long time expert on healthcare so this was a great opportunity for an insider's perspective. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:36:23 EST On the steamiest day of the Summer David Motzenbecker, President of the Minneapolis Planning Commission, joined the Stone Arch Discussion Group to present his ideas about using Wikis to expand public participation in government decision making. His idea is in practice with Afton Minnesota, Melbourne Australia and recently, San Jose California. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:36:23 EST Recap of the 2009 Legislative Session Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:36:23 EST Watching Wall Street Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:45:23 EST In May the Downtown Discussion Group was happy to host Art Rolnick from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve. Mr. Rolnick spoke on the Federal Reserve’s perspective on the current US economy, and the rationale behind the Fed’s actions. It is an “optimistic” take on what we’re going through. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:20:23 EST June brought Minnesota Representative, and Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives Margaret Anderson-Kelliher to the Downtown Discussion Group. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:06:23 EST County Services, Governor Pawlenty's "unallotment" process and what it may mean to Minneapolis. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:06:23 EST Minnesota's budget shortfall and equitable solutions. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:06:23 EST