A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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December 15, 1972 - MPR’s Connie Goldman reports on Hell, That’s Politics, a play being staged at Minneapolis’ Theatre in the Round. Goldman interviews playwright Ernest Bormann, a professor at University of Minnesota, about his work and the history of Huey Long.
December 22, 1972 - Dr. William A. Nolen discusses problems in potentially unnecessary surgeries, specifically hysterectomies performed on women.
December 25, 1972 - MER’s Connie Goldman gathers various opinions of downtown Minneapolis Library patrons and officials on homeless utilizing the library. The use of facility by homeless many times is not to read, but rather to find a public refuge from the outdoor elements. It is not a desired situation for anyone involved, but homeless individuals find few options available in the city.
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December 26, 1972 - MPR’s Connie Goldman interviews Star Tribune columnist Robert T. Smith on his book Cult and Occult. Smith discusses what he discovered while writing book, including views on witches and the unexplained.
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January 1, 1973 - MER presents Greg Barron’s radio documentary “A Story About Dogs,” a feature which examines the plight of dogs caught up in Twin Cities area pounds. Program includes various interviews with animal advocates, dog owners, pound/kennel staff members, and various officials.
January 11, 1973 - MPR’s Hugh Morgan interviews author and historian on his book Indian Wars. Morgan also talks about Bureau of Indian Affairs and American Indian Movement.
January 20, 1973 - Eugene McCarthy speaks at the Peace Conference held at the Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, MN. The speech focuses on the ongoing Vietnam War.
January 28, 1973 - On this Forum program, the subject is ‘The State of English.’ Participants in the 1972 meeting of the National Council of English Teachers talk about the quality of education in the United States. Report also includes recorded remarks by Margaret Mead, Jonathan Kozol, Murray Kepton, Malcolm X and others.