Virginia Wright-Peterson has written “The Women of Mayo Clinic.” It traces the early days of the clinic from the perspectives of more than forty women who were instrumental in the renowned medical center’s development.~~~ On the occasion of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to the White House, we share an interview from this morning’s Takeaway show with John Hockenberry as he visits with Diane Francis, the author of "Merger of the Century: Why Canada and America Should Become One Country." ~~~ Alternative crops are finding more appeal amid low corn and soybean prices, but as Harvest Public Media’s Amy Mayer reports, the changes are likely to come slowly, and obstacles remain. ~~~ Chef Tim Rosendahl stops by to discuss French toast. ~~~ Bill Thomas joins Doug for our What’s Happening calendar of events.