Double Dutch jump ropers practice their skills for an upcoming performance.

Double Dutch jump ropers practice their skills for an upcoming performance. less

Clinton speaking to the North Dakota Democratic convention on April 4th, 2008.

Clinton speaking to the North Dakota Democratic convention on April 4th, 2008. less

Obama speaking to the North Dakota Democratic convention on April 4th, 2008.

Obama speaking to the North Dakota Democratic convention on April 4th, 2008. less

Minnesota National Guard Staff Sgt. Rudy Gomez describes preparing his family for his deployment to Iraq. National Guard soldiers provide a tour of a Blackhawk helicopter.

Minnesota National Guard Staff Sgt. Rudy Gomez describes preparing his family for his deployment to Iraq. National Guard soldiers provide a tour of a Blackhawk helicopter. less

Spc. James Eischen talks about joining the Minnesota National Guard and the group's upcoming deployment to Iraq.

Spc. James Eischen talks about joining the Minnesota National Guard and the group's upcoming deployment to Iraq. less

At the 2008 SXSWi conference, casual game insiders talked with Jon Gordon of public radio's "Future Tense" about the social value of casual games. For longer audio interviews on where the casual game field is headed, visit http://futuretense.publicradio.org

At the 2008 SXSWi conference, casual game insiders talked with Jon Gordon of public radio's "Future Tense" about the social value of casual games. For longer audio interviews on where the casual game field is headed, visit http://futuretense.publicradio.org less

At the 2008 SXSWi conference, Mary Flanagan of the Tiltfactor Lab at Hunter College in New York City talked with Jon Gordon of public radio's "Future Tense" about the potential of gaming to foster social change. For a longer audio interview, visit http://futuretense.publicradio.org

At the 2008 SXSWi conference, Mary Flanagan of the Tiltfactor Lab at Hunter College in New York City talked with Jon Gordon of public radio's "Future Tense" about the potential of gaming to foster social change. For a longer audio interview, visit http://futuretense.publicradio.org less

Ramsey County sheriff's investigator Tom Rudenick demonstrates an illegal gas siphoning scheme.

Ramsey County sheriff's investigator Tom Rudenick demonstrates an illegal gas siphoning scheme. less

At the 2008 SXSWi conference, Lee Shupp of consulting firm Cheskin participated in a panel of the future of interface design. After the panel, Jon Gordon of public radio's "Future Tense" asked him about the frontiers of interaction between humans and machines. His answer: extropians.

At the 2008 SXSWi conference, Lee Shupp of consulting firm Cheskin participated in a panel of the future of interface design. After the panel, Jon Gordon of public radio's "Future Tense" asked him about the frontiers of interaction between humans and machines. His answer: extropians. less

Among the geeks attending the 2008 South by Southwest Interactive Conference in Austin, TX were Minnesotans Greg Swan, Erica Mauter and Gillian Reynolds.... more

Among the geeks attending the 2008 South by Southwest Interactive Conference in Austin, TX were Minnesotans Greg Swan, Erica Mauter and Gillian Reynolds. Interviewer Jon Gordon of public radio's "Future Tense" asked them why they come to the elite gathering of developers, and about the concept of Internet fame. less

A brief interview with Alice Marwick, PHD candidate at NYU. She's studying the concept of being "Internet famous" - that is, widely known among an elite Web... more

A brief interview with Alice Marwick, PHD candidate at NYU. She's studying the concept of being "Internet famous" - that is, widely known among an elite Web 2.0 crowd, but mostly unknown outside of that world. Interviewer Jon Gordon of public radio's "Future Tense" talked with Marwick at the 2008 South by Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, TX. less

A brief interview with David Markus, chief product officer at TeeBeeDee.com, a social networking site for people over 40. Interviewer Jon Gordon of public radio's "Future Tense" talked with Markus at the 2008 South by Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, TX.

A brief interview with David Markus, chief product officer at TeeBeeDee.com, a social networking site for people over 40. Interviewer Jon Gordon of public radio's "Future Tense" talked with Markus at the 2008 South by Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, TX. less

Shahed Amanullah of altmuslim.com talks about the need to counter Islamic radicals who use the 'Net to spread violence. This interview was conducted by Jon... more

Shahed Amanullah of altmuslim.com talks about the need to counter Islamic radicals who use the 'Net to spread violence. This interview was conducted by Jon Gordon of public radio's "Future Tense" program at the 2008 South by Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, TX. More at http://futuretense.publicradio.org less

What if Democratic voters really could have it all? What would it look like? More info on In The Loop at http://www.mpr.org/intheloop

What if Democratic voters really could have it all? What would it look like? More info on In The Loop at http://www.mpr.org/intheloop less

In The Loop ( http://www.mpr.org/intheloop ) headed out to ask folks what they plan to do with their fabulous government tax rebate checks. Will they go out... more

In The Loop ( http://www.mpr.org/intheloop ) headed out to ask folks what they plan to do with their fabulous government tax rebate checks. Will they go out and spend the $$$ on electronics, toys, and trinkets, thus rescuing (as the theory goes) the economy? Or do they have something more mundane in mind? In The Loop is a radio show and podcast from Minnesota Public Radio. Check out some of our other videos: Barackary Clintama: http://youtube.com/watch?v=sNRKktrZEq0 Where's Captain Planet: http://youtube.com/watch?v=yUfbnXsqYJk Caucus Preparation Guide: http://youtube.com/watch?v=FLCUcKy52EQ You Gotta Go To School: http://youtube.com/watch?v=VT4S0wDVDrQ Super Tuesday Fever: http://youtube.com/watch?v=MkglWj0B-Hw Visit http://www.mpr.org/intheloop to see more join our network! less

A "Schoolhouse Rock"-inspired look at the origins of the American education system. Originally recorded with a live audience for "In The Loop" at Minnesota Public Radio in May, 2007. Music and lyrics by Jeff Horwich. More info at http://www.mpr.org/intheloop

A "Schoolhouse Rock"-inspired look at the origins of the American education system. Originally recorded with a live audience for "In The Loop" at Minnesota Public Radio in May, 2007. Music and lyrics by Jeff Horwich. More info at http://www.mpr.org/intheloop less

Whatever happened to Captain Planet? With a little help from some old friends, the folks at the radio show "In the Loop" set out to answer that question. More info at http://www.mpr.org/intheloop

Whatever happened to Captain Planet? With a little help from some old friends, the folks at the radio show "In the Loop" set out to answer that question. More info at http://www.mpr.org/intheloop less

In The Loop ( http://www.mpr.org/intheloop ) helps out with a few simple tips to make your Super Tuesday caucus-going safe, fun, and fulfilling.

In The Loop ( http://www.mpr.org/intheloop ) helps out with a few simple tips to make your Super Tuesday caucus-going safe, fun, and fulfilling. less

Minnesota Public Radio reporter Dan Olson checks in on the progress of the construction of the new 35W bridge in Minneapolis

Minnesota Public Radio reporter Dan Olson checks in on the progress of the construction of the new 35W bridge in Minneapolis less

"In The Loop" ( http://www.mpr.org/intheloop ) hits the streets to see how excited everyone is about "Super Tuesday." As you might expect, people just can't... more

"In The Loop" ( http://www.mpr.org/intheloop ) hits the streets to see how excited everyone is about "Super Tuesday." As you might expect, people just can't wait. It's all they're thinking about, really. (One more note: Just because people don't build their lives around "Super Tuesday" does not make them categorically ignorant of politics. Don't be too hard on the nice folks who talked with us on the street. We're grateful for their time and good humor!) less