July 24, 1978 - Hennepin County Juvenile Judge Lindsay Arthur discusses causes and prevention of juvenile delinquency, new laws, and need for a separate juvenile security facility in Minnesota.
August 3, 1978 - MPR’s Alan Searle reports on press conference by Minneosta U.S. Senator Wendell Anderson regarding latest, and what he considered, final BWCA compromise bill. The Dayton-Walls proposal looks to protect both wilderness and user interests.
August 5, 1978 - MPR’s Alan Searle reports on Boundary Waters Canoe Area blockade initiated by Boundary Waters Conservation Alliance as an act of protest to the pending Dayton-Walls BWCA agreement going through Congress. Report includes various interviews with alliance members blocking BWCA entry points.
August 16, 1978 - MPR’s Bill Siemering interviews Susan B. Anthony the second, grandniece of Susan B. Anthony. Anthony discusses the history of the women's movement in the country along with personal recollections of her great aunt.
August 22, 1978 - Jan Shapiro, Don Fraser’s campaign manager, comments on baseball manager Billy Martin’s endorsement of Bob Short in 1978 Minnesota U.S. Senate race.
August 22, 1978 - Fred Gates, campaign manager for Bob Short, comments on baseball manager Billy Martin’s interest in Minnesota. Martin has endorsed Bob Short in 1978 Minnesota U.S. Senate race.
September 9, 1978 - This regional public affairs program presents live coverage on the dedication of renovated Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul, with MPR co-anchors Rich Dietman and Marilyn Heltzer.
September 14, 1978 - MPR’s Greg Barron presents the documentary “Power on the Line: The Smoldering Conflict.” Barron spent several days in central Minnesota and produced this searching look at the deep commitment of the opposing sides in the Minnesota power line controversy.
September 21, 1978 - John Anderson, republican congressman of Illinois and Jerry Thomas, former Undersecretary of the Treasury, discuss the Republican-sponsored plan for a 33% income tax cut over three years and explain their nationwide media blitz by party officials to publicize the proposal.
September 22, 1978 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Kenneth Guido, Common Cause chief counsel, who discusses the citizens lobby group and its activities.