A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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February 28, 1978 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Phyllis Kahn, Minnesota state representative, about concerns on juvenile prostitution.
February 28, 1978 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on St. Paul City Council as it considered petition on the repeal of gay rights ordinance to appear on ballot in city election. A debate over viewing as ‘referendum’ or ‘initiative’ ensued. City Council president Robert Sylvester and Councilman Dave Hosa oppose the petition.
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March 6, 1978 - Dr. Richard Yadeau, director of the oncology unit at Saint Paul's Bethesda Hospital, speaking at a conference sponsored by the Science Museum of Minnesota titled, "Future Directions in Health and Healing". Dr. Yadeau discussed the need to restructure our health care system.
March 8, 1978 - MPR’s Rachel Kranz presents report on the history and experiences of women in the labor movement.
March 9, 1978 - Angela Davis, black activist and professor of women's studies at San Francisco State College, speaking at Northrop Auditorium, University of Minnesota. Davis’s address is titled "The Sixties: A Revolution."
March 11, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, St. Paul attorney Medora Perlman; and Calvin Clark of the Citizens League, look at a recent report by the Citizens League for better use of parking facilities to encourage greater patronage of downtown areas, less suburban sprawl, and a warning against public operation of parking ramps.
March 13, 1978 - Comedian and social activist Dick Gregory speaking at Concordia College. Gregory discusses an array of topics, including politics, education, racism, religion, and energy issues.