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
August 19, 1987 - Minnesota Attorney General Hubert H. Humphrey III answers listener questions about his office's recent activities, and about his future political plans.
October 31, 1987 - St. Paul mayor George Latimer answers listener questions about city and state affairs.
December 5, 1987 - MPR’s Mark Heistad talks with Eugene McCarthy about his 1968 campaign and the conflict within the Democratic party during the convention.
December 5, 1987 -
December 8, 1987 - Eugene McCarthy, former Minnesota senator and presidential contender, speaking to the Minnesota Press Club. McCarthy’s address was titled, "The United States: The Number One Colony to the World."
January 11, 1988 - Report about Hubert H Humphrey and his election.
January 15, 1988 -
January 28, 1988 - Midday presents the MPR documentary “The Politics of Joy: A Radio Remembrance of Hubert Humphrey.” MPR’s Mark Heistad reflects on political life and impact of Hubert H. Humphrey in both Minnesota and the nation.
March 5, 1988 - On this Midday call-in program, MPR’s Bob Potter interviews James Oberstar, U.S. congressman from Minnesota's 8th district, about current national and world issues. Topics include Northwest Airlines and land rights, amongst others. Oberstar also answers listeners questions.
May 6, 1988 - Congressman Bill Frenzel, a member of the National Economic Commission, charged with developing a bi-partisan solution to balance the budget., answers listening questions on that issue