September 1, 1976 - A broadcast of Independent presidential hopeful Eugene McCarthy speaking at National Press Club. Topic of address is presidential race, the debates, and two-party system.
September 23, 1976 -
September 23, 1976 -
November 5, 1976 - On the anniversary of the Sioux Uprising of 1862, this program presents the historical events that culminated in the hangings of 38 Indians after the uprising. Program includes members of All Things Considered reading from the writings done at the time of uprising.
November 10, 1976 - A special production by the Minnesota Public Radio news unit on the political history of Rudy Perpich, who takes over as Governor for Wendell Anderson who stepped down to be a Senator.
November 15, 1976 - An exploration of the American burial ritual, including conversations with writers, funeral directors, ministers, sociologists, and anthropologists. Topics include problematic dichotomy of funeral industry as a business vs. providing a social service and the ceremonial nature behind burial or cremation.
November 25, 1976 - A special Midday program presents a selection of readings for Thanksgiving Day.
November 26, 1976 - On this Midday program, a presentation of a speech by author James Michener, followed by MPR’s Bill Siemering interview with author, where Michener talks about book Centennial and preserving local history.
November 30, 1976 - An MPR Special, titled “Power Line Dispute,” looks into the controversy over high voltage power lines planned in numerous rural counties in order to bring additional electrical power to Minnesota and the Twin Cities.
November 30, 1976 - KCCM's Bill Siemering talks with Dr. Alvin Francis Poussaint, of the Harvard Medical School, in an interview on racism.