A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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December 26, 1977 - In a rare interview, Henry Miller, author of "Tropic Of Cancer," "Tropic Of Capricorn", "Black Spring" and other controversial works of his time, discusses his writing career with NPR's Connie Goldman.
December 31, 1977 - On this regional public affairs program, lawyer/pharmacist Marc Kurzman and Doug Morgan, of C.R.E.A.T.E. drug awareness program, discuss responsible use of alcohol, its effects on the body, and laws involved. Kurzman and Morgan also answer listener questions.
January 2, 1978 - An edited re-broadcast version of A Home for the Weekend program of poetry and music with Nancy and Joe Paddock, writers and poets from Minnesota.
January 7, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, Ellen Pence, state coordinator of the Minnesota Program for Battered Women; and Barbara Adams, chairperson of a United Way study of battered women in the Minneapolis area, discuss the problems of battered women.
January 8, 1978 - Susan Sontag speaks on art and a critical look into it's meaning.
January 9, 1978 - Joel Barker, former director of the Future Studies Department of the Science Museum of Minnesota speaking at the Southwest State University in Marshall. Barker spoke about our attitude toward the future. Barker was also the director of the National Teachers Futures Workshop for the past three years.
January 14, 1978 - Hubert H Humphrey obituary program, presenting a timeline of Humphrey’s life. Includes excerpts of Humphrey’s speeches and interviews, as well as sound and music segments.
January 16, 1978 - Full funeral memorial service for prominent Minnesotan Hubert H. Humphrey, broadcast live from the House of Hope Presbyterian Church. Service includes eulogies, music and many noted speakers, including Walter Mondale and the Rev. Robert Schuller.
January 18, 1978 - Ronald Reagan and William F Buckley debate the proposed treaties now under study by the United States Senate. This is part of the "Firing Line" broadcast from public television
January 21, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, Don Poss, executive director of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission; and Barbara Lukermann, consultant to the Minnesota State Planning department, discuss building and maintaining a new Twin Cities sports facility and potential impact stadium would have on the Bloomington and Minneapolis sites.