Over the decades, MPR has presented the many different perspectives of Minnesota politics and politicians. This collection is home to a multitude speeches, interviews and debates on the issues of the day. Important topics of civil rights, environment, crime, budget, legislation, and campaigns are addressed.
Click on link to these well-known figures to see audio segments directly related to them: Michele Bachmann Arne Carlson Keith Ellison Hubert Humphrey Amy Klobuchar Eugene McCarthy Walter Mondale Tim Pawlenty R.T. Rybak Jesse Ventura Paul Wellstone
October 15, 1991 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone comments on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Clarence Thomas. Wellstone shares his concerns of the treatment of witness Anita Hill and discusses the topic of sexual harassment.
October 15, 1991 - U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger comments on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Clarence Thomas. Durenberger shares his belief that Thomas will come into the role as a U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice and discusses Hill testimony.
November 1, 1991 - Paul Wellstone comments on success of thwarting an energy policy in Congress that would have allowed drilling in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge.
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November 6, 1991 - Karen Clark, Minnesota House representative from District 60A, discusses legislative efforts at State Capitol to secure gay rights statewide. Clark also comments on local efforts; notably the gay and lesbian rights ordinance repeal in St. Paul.
November 6, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Choua Lee after she wins seat on Saint Paul School Board. Lee discusses her desire to focus on bilingual studies, ESL programs, and parental involvement.
November 14, 1991 - An interview with Joan Ruth Growe, who ran for U.S. Senate seat in 1984, on how women running have more hurdles than there fellow male candidates.
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