A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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February 16, 1984 - Allan Spear, Minnesota DFL state senator, shares his thoughts on the state’s sentencing guidelines system. Spear says he sees the sentencing guidelines as complex, but just.
February 25, 1984 - On this Weekend program, this Hodding Carter, anchorman and chief correspondent for "Inside Story" on PBS, and formerly spokesman for the Department of State under the Carter administration, discusses politics, the press, public perception, and current events. Carter also answers listener questions. Program begins with a brief statement from Rick Lewis, MPR’s vice-president of News and Information, on the announcement of new organization project, called Public Policy Unit.
February 27, 1984 - On this Midday program, MPR’s Dan Olson interviews W. Harry Davis, chair of the Minneapolis School Board, discusses Black history in the Twin Cities and Minnesota. Davis also answers listener questions.
February 28, 1984 - Part one of the three-part series "Juvenile Justice in Minnesota: Who's Minding Our Kids?"
March 2, 1984 - John R. Borchert and Judith A. Martin, co-authors of the book, Legacy of Minneapolis: Preservation Amid Chang, answer listener questions about efforts to preserve the city's heritage of architecture and design.
March 7, 1984 - Jimmy Carter, former president of the United States, speaking at Carlson Lecture Series in Northrop Auditorium. Carter’s address was on the topic “Priorities for a Great Nation.” Following speech, Carter answered audience questions.
March 10, 1984 - Barbara and Michail Englemann, authors of "Cutting Your Taxes: A Guide for Minnesotans", answer questions on how to save on taxes.
March 13, 1984 - Part three of the series "Juvenile Justice in Minnesota: Who's Minding Our Kids?"
March 16, 1984 - William Walsh, doctor and creator of Project HOPE, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Walsh’s address was on the topic of his service on the Kissinger Commission panel. Following speech, Walsh answered audience questions. President Reagan appointed twelve people to serve on a bipartisan commission to advise him on this country's Central America policy. The commission was chaired by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, so the panel soon became known as the Kissinger Commission on Central America. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
March 24, 1984 - On this Weekend program, Kathleen Morris, Scott County attorney, discusses the laws governing sexual abuse of children. Morris has prosecuted several widely publicized sexual abuse cases. Morris also answers listener questions.