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
September 27, 1994 - Linda Lee Berglin, Minnesota state senator, discusses the status of MinnesotaCare, what it offers the public in health care coverage, and ongoing debate at the State Capitol.
September 28, 1994 - Mike Sauro, Craig Mische, John Laux, Al Berryman, Steve Minnesota
September 29, 1994 - Eugene McCarthy, former Minnesota Senator and Democratic Presidential candidate, discusses politics, philosophy, baseball, amongst other topics. McCarthy also answers listener questions. During program, McCarthy shares personal recollections and recites one of his poems, written about Lyndon Johnson.
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October 6, 1994 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone about the failure in U.S. Senate to pass Lobby Reform Bill. Wellstone is a key member in the proposal.
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October 10, 1994 - Republican Rod Grams, who is running against DFL Anny Wynia for the vacated Minnesota U.S. senate seat, discusses political issues of the campaign. Legislative topics include crime bill (assault weapons), science investment, and campaign reform. Grams also answers listener questions.