A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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February 9, 1981 - This audio tour of the intertwining social and artistic revolutions at the turn of the century looks particularly at the creative vanguard. Part one of Meaning of Modernism series, this is "Ascent of the Vanguard".
February 12, 1981 - Stanley Kiesel, poet in residence for Minneapolis Schools, talks with Dan Olson about education, poetry, and his new book, "The War Between the Pitiful Teachers and the Splendid Kids."
February 15, 1981 - Bill Knight of the International Revenue Service discusses federal income taxes with MPR's Mark Johnson, broadcast live.
February 16, 1981 - This program focuses on artists currently working in new areas and looks at how vanguards have formed, split, and re-formed in the last three decades. Part two of Meaning of Modernism series, this is a continuing of "Ascent of the Vanguard".
February 17, 1981 - Former Vice President Walter Mondale discusses the office of the Vice Presidency and his experience as Vice President in Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota. This is the first of three speeches as part of the Mondale Lectures.
February 18, 1981 - Author and illustrator Tomie dePaola talks about writing children's books and answers listener questions. He discusses the stage version of his children's book, "Clown of God," being produced by the Children's Theater Company of Minneapolis.
February 20, 1981 - US Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger recently stated that crime has created a "reign of terror" in American cities, and that the US has become an "impotent society" in terms of maintaining elementary security. Patrick Murphy, President of the Police Foundation in Washington D.C. discusses crime and policing in the United States.
February 21, 1981 - Bruce Vento in Washington via satellite with Bob Potter and Senator Ron Sieloff in St. Paul.
February 22, 1981 - Quilts and the art of quilting are a significant part of American arts and crafts history. Art historian Susan Murphy discusses the history of quilting.
February 23, 1981 - Myth/ritual is a program from the Meanings of Modernism series, produced by Nancy Fushan. Part three of Meaning of Modernism series, this is "Myth/Ritual".