A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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July 18, 1977 - St. Paul attorney Wayne Olson and Bill Blazar, Citizens League staff member, discuss a new report by the Citizens League on the Twin Cities economy, titled "Helping the Metropolitan Economy Change." It explores how the economy has developed over the years and suggests some changes needed to insure continued economic well-being. Olson chaired the citizens' committee that wrote the report. Olson and Blazar also answer listener questions.
July 19, 1977 - Dick Cullum, Minneapolis Tribune sportswriter, comments on why fans still come to a Minnesota Twins game, despite having disappointing seasons since the late 1960s. Cullum also shares his personal ballpark recollections.
July 19, 1977 - In the first part of this program, photojournalist Alfred Eisenstadt reminisces about his fifty-year career and talks about his love for photography. In the second part, Second City Improvisational Group performs its impressions of a literature class.
July 22, 1977 - Dr. Hans Guth, English professor at San Jose State University, speaking at University of Minnesota conference on composition for English teachers. Guth addressed teachers on how to stimulate students through a positive approach to writing. He questioned “back-to-basics", arguing that the teaching of writing involved more than repetitious study of grammar, and discussed progress made in developing effective methods for teaching writing.
July 23, 1977 - On this regional public affairs program, Alpha Smaby of the Minnesota Populists Alliance, discusses property tax reform, energy problems, the BCWA, and farming issues.
July 23, 1977 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR's Bob Potter talks with Senator Bill McCutcheon, Citizens League representatives, Minnesota Tax Payers Association members, and the League of Minnesota Cities about McCutcheon's property tax bill.
July 30, 1977 - MPR's Debbie Gage and Yvonne Pearson talk with Twin Cities residents Noha Ismail and Nadav Carmel, who present the viewpoint of the Palestinian people on the Middle East conflict.
July 30, 1977 - MPR’s Bob Potter presents “The Role of the Courts in a Changing Society: Divorce, Voices in the Wind,” a documentary that examines Minnesota divorce laws. Includes such topics as how divorce law in Minnesota has changed from "fault" to "no-fault", alimony, child support, visitation, post-dissolution problems, and the role of attorneys.
August 6, 1977 - Dr. David Cooperman, University of Minnesota sociology professor; and Robert Friedmann, graduate student at the University, present a pro-Israeli view on some aspects of the Middle East conflict. The moderator for the discussion is MPR’s Bob Potter.
August 13, 1977 - On this regional public affairs program, Bruce Vento, congressman of Minnesota's 4th district of St. Paul, talks with MPR’s Bob Potter and answers listener questions. Topics included energy bill, BCWA, and child abuse.