February 21, 1983 - MPR’s Bob Potter provides a summary report on former Vice President Walter Mondale’s declaration on running for the U.S. presidency in 1984. Report includes excerpt of Mondale speech, where he outlines his views.
February 22, 1983 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on Walter Mondale, former U.S. vice president, starting his campaign for the presidency in Minnesota. Report includes clip of Mondale speaking about the grain embargo of the Carter administration.
February 22, 1983 - Former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale meets with press corps the day after his presidential announcement. Mondale spoke on the vision for his campaign, including nuclear arms, environment, and economy.
February 23, 1983 - Dr. Manning Marable, director of the Race Relations Institute and professor of history and economics at Fisk University in Nashville, speaking at Luther College, as part of symposium entitled, "Reaganomics vs. Black America." Marable discusses the current economic situation for blacks and possible solutions for the future.
March 12, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Don Fraser, mayor of Minneapolis, discusses various issues of the city. Topics include Minneapolis fire department, development, job market, and race relations. Fraser also answers listener questions.
April 5, 1983 - Gary Hart, U.S. Senator from Colorado, speaking at Minnesota Meeting held in Saint Paul. Hart’s address was titled "Arms Control: The Ultimate Issue." After speech, Hart answers audience questions. Hart serves on the Budget, Armed Services, and Environment and Public Works Committees. He ran George McGovern's unsuccessful presidential campaign in 1972. Hart is a democratic candidate for president in 1984. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
April 5, 1983 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on the Minnesota legislature’s latest attempt to take up the issue of gay rights. Report includes various viewpoints on the gay rights bill from advocates and opponents.
April 26, 1983 - Andrew Young, former U.N. ambassador, speaking at Carlson Lecture Series in Northrop Auditorium. Young’s address was on the topic of an American model that includes human rights, peace, and prosperity. Following speech, Young answered audience questions. The Carlson Lecture Series was established by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
May 3, 1983 - Allan Gotlieb, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. speaking at a Minnesota Meeting about Canadian-American relations. Gotlieb also answered several questions from audience. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
May 12, 1983 - Nancy Gordon, who is assistant director for Human Resources and Community Development, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Gordon’s address was on the topic of federal government's projected budget deficit. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.