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.
July 8, 1973 - Part ten of the MER documentary series, A Sense of Place. Program is titled “Water: Words and Music.” Program profiles a meeting on June 15, 1973 regarding asbestos fibers found in Lake Superior.
August 6, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman reports on steel drum concert of pop music as part of a summer enrichment program. It allows junior high students to play the drum without much music training; they play on parts of the drum marked by numbers.