A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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September 14, 1978 - MPR’s Greg Barron presents the documentary “Power on the Line: The Smoldering Conflict.” Barron spent several days in central Minnesota and produced this searching look at the deep commitment of the opposing sides in the Minnesota power line controversy.
September 14, 1978 - Frederick Manfred is a Minnesota author who lives and writes near Luverne in Southwestern Minnesota. He participated in a symposium in Moorhead that explored the effects of Place on a writer's works. He talks with reporter John Ydstie.
September 16, 1978 - Includes 2 plays "The Animal People" and "Spider Woman" by Science museum players; also talk with anthropologist Lou Casagrande.
September 18, 1978 - Author and radio commentator Lowell Thomas talks about his experiences as an adventurer and journalist.
September 21, 1978 - John Anderson, republican congressman of Illinois and Jerry Thomas, former Undersecretary of the Treasury, discuss the Republican-sponsored plan for a 33% income tax cut over three years and explain their nationwide media blitz by party officials to publicize the proposal.
September 22, 1978 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Kenneth Guido, Common Cause chief counsel, who discusses the citizens lobby group and its activities.
September 22, 1978 - MPR’s Brigid Shea interviews Zig Ziglar, author and Christian motivational speaker, who discusses pop Christianity, combining positive thinking, success, and monetary rewards. Program includes excerpts of Ziglar speeches and interviews with members at his events.
September 23, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, Tim Kneeland, survival expert and teacher, discusses what to do in several crisis situations and offers tips for winter outings and survival kits for cars.
September 26, 1978 - Dr. Keith Sehnert discusses how to be your own doctor, sometimes. The focus is on patient activation and taking care of oneself. Sehnert also answers listener questions.
October 3, 1978 - Steve Keefe, Minnesota senator and stadium proponent, discusses stadium bill in legislature, which he authored. Program also includes comments from Jim Ford, member of Fight to Advance the Nation’s Sports. Ford shares view of further commitment from sports team owners, and private funding vs. public funding of stadiums.