January 1, 1972 - MPR’s Marvin Granger and author/journalist Gerald Vizenor discuss the case of Thomas Whitehawk, as well as the civil right issues of Native Americans in the U.S. court system.
July 21, 1972 - MPR’s Paul Gruchow interviews Phil Easton, publisher of the Stillwater Gazette, about giving furloughs to inmates of Stillwater Prison.
October 18, 1972 - MPR’s Connie Goldman talks with Pat Huss, who discusses the results of Minnesota Public Interest Research Group survey on Twin Cities employment agencies.
January 1, 1973 - MER presents Greg Barron’s radio documentary “A Story About Dogs,” a feature which examines the plight of dogs caught up in Twin Cities area pounds. Program includes various interviews with animal advocates, dog owners, pound/kennel staff members, and various officials.
April 8, 1973 - MER’s Greg Barron rides along with Saint Paul Police Officers Joe Pelton and Keith Martenson as they patrol the streets of the city during the night watch. Barron captures events of the evening in dramatic fashion through sounds and actions that take place as they intervene in a domestic dispute.
May 14, 1973 - Walter Mondale talks about the Watergate prosecution of political crimes, corrupt practices, violations and conspiracies. In interview, Mondale says it's becoming obvious these crimes which affect democracy and freedom are rarely prosecuted and investigated as they affect political allies.
May 29, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman interviews Peter Mass, author of The Valachi Papers and Serpico: The Cop Who Defied the System. This recording was made available through a grant from the National Historical Publications & Records Commission.
August 10, 1973 - MER’s Greg Barron reports on Reserve Mining trial, where issues of asbestos from dumping tailings into Lake Superior are being argued. Dr. Donald Baumgartner, an engineer for the Environmental Protection Agency, testified for the state using a taconite settling study that shows particles can carry great distances in Lake Superior. Reserve Mining claims taconite is carried to a 600 foot "Great Trench."
August 30, 1973 - MPR’s Kevin McKiernan reports that the Custer, South Dakota grand jury returned indictments against Russell Means, Vernon Bellecourt, Dennis Banks and several others. Some 20 policemen came to hospital in Winter, SD and make arrests. Report details information on charges and bail.
August 30, 1973 - MPR’s Kevin McKiernan reports of harassment by the FBI and federal marshals coming out from Wounded Knee. Occupiers talk of rapes, shootings, and beatings. There are several harassment suits that have been opened against some FBI officers in Rapid City, South Dakota, including an incident of a man getting kicked down the stairs and that of a little girl getting shot in the eye. Thus far, no arrests have been made.