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.
October 3, 1978 - Steve Keefe, Minnesota senator and stadium proponent, discusses stadium bill in legislature, which he authored. Program also includes comments from Jim Ford, member of Fight to Advance the Nation’s Sports. Ford shares view of further commitment from sports team owners, and private funding vs. public funding of stadiums.
October 7, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, highlighted excerpts of broadcast coverage from the National Conference on the Role of the Arts in Urban Economic Development. Program also contains report and interviews regarding conference.
October 10, 1978 - Edith Lallier, state coordinator of the Work Equity Project; and Sharon Stewart, project coordinator for the city of St. Paul, discusses the philosophy and methods of the program.
October 18, 1978 - Bruce Vento, Minnesota representative from the 4th District (DFL); Ed Zabinsky of the Boundary Waters Conservation Alliance; and Steve Payne of the Duluth Wilderness Society discuss the BWCA bill that passed the U.S. Congress, and the divergent views of the use and protection of BWCA.
October 19, 1978 - Barry Commoner, scientist at the Center for the Biology of Natural Systems in St. Louis, speaking at Nobel Conference XIV - Global Resources: Perspectives and Alternatives, held at Gustavus Adolphus College. Commoner’s address was titled "A New Historic Passage: The Transition to Renewable Resources." He shares and his view that if we shift to renewable sources of energy, we will survive.
October 21, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, 5th district candidates Martin Olav Sabo (DFL) and Michael Till (I-R), discuss and debate the issues. The two candidates are looking to fill the seat vacated by Donald Fraser, who sought Minnesota U.S. Senate seat.