Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
July 2, 1973 - A discussion relating to the political and legal opinions of potential new FCC commissioner Glen Robinson, particularly his stand on the fairness doctrine and how it relates to private ownership of broadcast outlets.
July 2, 1973 - Nicholas Johnson, Commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission, discusses the importance of local broadcasting and communities being heavily involved in the content those media outlets provide.
July 2, 1973 - Sculptures of distorted clay heads bring a wide array of opinions and reactions at Smith Park Craftsmen’s Festival. An interview with the artist, David Verne Kenyon, is included.
July 2, 1973 - Glen Robinson, FCC commissioner nominee from Minnesota discusses with reporter Paul Gruchow the issues and philosophies in debate at the FCC. A lengthy conversation regarding the Fairness Doctrine, and how it relates to First Amendment guarantees makes up most of the segment.
July 3, 1973 - Minnesota Public Radio's Greg Barron tours and discusses a northwest Chicago incinerator that produces steam used for the production of electricity. An explanation of the processing within the incinerator complex is provided, as well as the chief operator -- Walter Danning -- discussing how enviornmental concerns are handled.
July 3, 1973 - Appointed in the wake of the Minnesota legislature's move to expand the size of the state Supreme Court, newly sworn-in justices Lawrence Yetka and George Scott discuss the differences between the state and federal Supreme Courts, and how things will change for them in their new roles. Featured is audio of the swearing in ceremony, featuring outgoing chief justice Oscar Knutson.
July 5, 1973 - Greg Barron learns about the bottom feeding Mudcat at the unlikely fishing spot in downtown Saint Paul. Riley Haynie, a local expert on the scavenger fish discusses the methods for catching the fish, preparing the fish, and how they compare to other species of Minnesota fish.
July 5, 1973 - Martin Abel, an expert on agriculture from the University of Minnesota, discusses the current state of supply and demand of the United States food supply with regards to foreign markets. Included is a discussion regarding inflationary practices, and possible solutions.
July 5, 1973 - Actor Peter Michael Goetz discusses arts in Minnesota, and how Minneapolis/St. Paul art organizations (the Guthrie theatre, specifically) are taking their message to outlying areas of the state and neighboring states.
August 7, 1973 - Kevin McKiernan describes yesterday's events. Four FBI agents were arrested in Rapid City, South Dakota for assaulting lawyers and legal workers and making obscene remarks Two agents were charged with attacking a private investigator; another agent smashed a camera into the face of a defense committee attorney. Lawyers delivered the FBI agents into Rapid City police custody. An FBI agent knocked a defense team member down the police station steps and uttered a string of obscenities. According to Luke McKissick, harassment of lawyers and legal workers has been severe for last three months, and is part of an intimidation effort. Mark Lane says government first created conditions for the destruction of Indian people. When they protested they were fired upon and lawyers to defend them are assaulted by the same government. Lawyers recorded license plates and took photos. FBI agents moved into a building next to the defense committee law office and evidence suggests agents conducted electronic surveillance. The lawyers say it appears the agents have learned nothing from Watergate. Reporter track only, no actualities.