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89.3 The Current and the Citizens League Present "Policy and a Pint: The Mortgage Meltdown" on May 15

April 24, 2008

WHAT: Everyone knows the mortgage market is in crisis—and that it's dragging down the rest of the economy. But what caused it? How can we get out of it? And how can homeowners—and potential buyers—in Minnesota protect themselves?

Join Steve Seel as The Current and the Citizens League present this installment of Policy and a Pint: "The Mortgage Meltdown." Seel will be joined by Kara McGuire, Star Tribune financial reporter, and Dick Todd, the Vice President for Community Affairs at the Minneapolis Federal Reserve.

Appetizers will be provided and cocktails are available for purchase.

About the Policy and a Pint series
"Policy and a Pint" is an ongoing series co-sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio's 89.3 The Current and Citizens League. The series' goal is to provide an informal setting for the public to come and discuss important policy issues with community leaders and thinkers.

WHEN: Thursday, May 15; doors at 5:30 p.m.; program 6-7 p.m.

WHERE: The Varsity Theater, 1308 4th St. SE, Minneapolis

TICKETS: $10; $5 for students with valid ID. Tickets may be purchased in advance through the Citizens League Web site: http://citizensleague.org/events/past/2008/05/policy_and_a_pi_8.php.


Press Contacts:
Christina Schmitt
Minnesota Public Radio
651-290-1449
cschmitt@mpr.org

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