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
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September 17, 1993 - Midday’s Gary Eichten talks with Vin Weber about the lay of the land for Independent Republican Convention, party candidates, and political environment.
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September 27, 1993 - Maslon Law Firm
September 29, 1993 - Concluding an MPR month-long examination of sexual violence against women, a special live broadcast from MPR's Studio M. Participants include Jim Ramstad, U.S. congressman representing the 3rd District ; Jane Ranum, State senator and Hennepin County prosecutor; Stephanie Goode, agent of Bureau of Criminal Apprehension; and Emilie Buchwald, editor of the Milkweed Editions book "Transforming a Rape Culture."
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September 30, 1993 - Jonelle Dyrstad, Minnesota's first female lieutenant governor, comments on the current atmosphere for women in politics.
October 4, 1993 - MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on Sharon Sayles Belton, president of the Minneapolis City Council, comments on reduction of crime in the city and push for gun control in Minneapolis.