A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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April 30, 1980 - Ezer Weizman, Israeli defense minister, speaking in Minneapolis after receiving the Distinguished International Service Award from the University of Minnesota. Weizman address was on the topic of Middle East peace negotiations between Israel and Egypt, the American attempt to rescue hostages in Iran, and other issues.
April 30, 1980 - MPR's Gary Eichten interviews William Colby, former CIA director, who discusses CIA Charter, as well as various political, intelligence, technology, and espionage topics.
April 30, 1980 - On this segment of People on Books, author Mary Mueller reviews The Leaves on Grey by Desmond Hogan.
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May 2, 1980 - On this segment of People on Books Chuck Lamberson reviews "Snow Queen" by Joan D. Vinge.
May 2, 1980 - MPR’s Tom Meersman reports on arrival of Laotian refugee plane. The exhausted passengers exit plane and enter a new and overwhelming home.
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May 3, 1980 - Brian Job, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Minnesota, speaking at World Law Day observance sponsored by the United Nations Association of Minnesota, the Minnesota Council, Social Studies Teachers and other groups. Job’s topic was on controlling terrorism. This is an edited portion of speech.
May 3, 1980 - City Segments is an exhibit at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis featuring new urban planning designs of top architects from around the world. MPR's Nancy Fushan prepared this report on the exhibit and on a two-day symposium attended by architects whose work is represented in the exhibit and by urban design critics.
May 3, 1980 - Psychologist G. Alan Marlatt of the University of Washington at Seattle, a specialist in dealing with people have been unsuccessful at breaking habits, talks with MPR reporter Tom Meersman about methods he has used to help people break bad habits.