A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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August 26, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, a segment of guitarist Sharon Isbin giving lecture on guitar playing and performance. Topics include confidence, technique, and music memory.
August 28, 1978 - MPR’s Don Manildi interviews Charles Rosen, visiting Minnesota Orchestra pianist, who discusses his work as an artist. Rosen performs Beethoven prior to interview.
August 28, 1978 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Geraldine Gage, family counselor and expert trial witness, who discusses how much homemakers are worth.
August 29, 1978 - MPR’s Gary Eichten looks at the statewide average price for 10 items in a grocery survey. The results show costs were impacted by where one lives.
September 1, 1978 - Report on the great American pastime baseball, talking with fans, players, owners and others connected to the game.
September 2, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Mike Zerby and Regene Radniecki, photojournalists with the Minneapolis Tribune, who discuss the dilemma, problems, and joys of their craft. The photographers share what it's like to record the trauma of an auto accident and the happiness of a school year full of children all in the course of a day's work.
September 2, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Phil Easton, and his son John, who discuss the history and various aspects of running the Stillwater Gazette.
September 5, 1978 - DFL-endorsed Senate candidate Donald Fraser debates his opponents in the September 12 primary election, Robert Short and Sharon Anderson, live from the YMCA in Duluth. Debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
September 9, 1978 - This regional public affairs program presents live coverage on the dedication of renovated Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul, with MPR co-anchors Rich Dietman and Marilyn Heltzer.
September 11, 1978 - Jobs consultant Tom Jackson discusses his philosophy on finding and valuing one’s job and developing a satisfying professional life.