A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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August 12, 1978 - Dr. Earl Joseph, a futurist and a staff scientist with the Sperry Univac Corporation in St. Paul, speaking at the Saint Paul Rotary Club. Joseph specializes in the study of how computers will influence our lives in the coming years.
August 16, 1978 - MPR’s Bill Siemering interviews Susan B. Anthony the second, grandniece of Susan B. Anthony. Anthony discusses the history of the women's movement in the country along with personal recollections of her great aunt.
August 17, 1978 - MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Dr. Michael Eisenberg, head of gastro-intestinal surgery at the University of Minnesota hospitals in Minneapolis. Eisenberg discusses definition of ulcers, causes, and their impact on those inflicted by them.
August 19, 1978 - This discussion and call-in program features a discussion on juvenile prostitution. Guests are Veral Cashman of the University of Minnesota Center for Youth Development and Research; Jerry Pettit of the Juvenile Division of the Minneapolis Police Department; and Dave Nelson, associate director of Enablers, Inc. and a project director for their study on juvenile prostitution in Minnesota.
August 21, 1978 - Dr. Virgil Richard Zarling, of St. Mary's Hospital in Minneapolis, discusses the causes and diagnoses of muscular dystrophy with reporter Dan Olson.
August 22, 1978 - Jan Shapiro, Don Fraser’s campaign manager, comments on baseball manager Billy Martin’s endorsement of Bob Short in 1978 Minnesota U.S. Senate race.
August 22, 1978 - Fred Gates, campaign manager for Bob Short, comments on baseball manager Billy Martin’s interest in Minnesota. Martin has endorsed Bob Short in 1978 Minnesota U.S. Senate race.
August 24, 1978 - Author James Michener speaks in a live address before the National Press Club. Michener appears discusses the state of the novel, and talks extensively about many contemporary American writers.
August 25, 1978 - MPR's Pat Kessler interviews Father Urban Wagner, vice chancellor and Vicar for Religious in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, who discusses the selection of a new Pope.
August 26, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, a segment of guitarist Sharon Isbin providing a demonstration on playing the instrument. Isbin shares some views on performance.