November 28, 1973 - Dick Gregory speaks about letters he's gotten from grade schools and kindergarteners who will be glad when the war's over in Vietnam so he can eat. Fasting cannot change the minds or hearts of tyrants and make bad people good people, not the intention of a fast, is to create positive effects where other positives can rally behind you.
November 28, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman interviews author and journalist James E. Myers, who discusses his book "Bridge of Time: View of the Israeli People".
November 29, 1973 - Connie Goldman asks a group of children what they know of or have heard about the energy crisis gripping the United States. Answers range from blame on Nixon and his travels to the issues stemming from the Middle East.
November 29, 1973 - Executive Council of the state of Minnesota outlines the reasons behind why that particular government agency should take the lead on dealing with the energy crisis at the state level.
November 29, 1973 - More audio from the Executive Council of the state of Minnesota dealing with the growing problem of access to heating materials for the upcoming winter.
November 29, 1973 - Member of Executive Council discusses issues relating to construction of a power plant in the Iron Range region of Minnesota, as well as troubles in negotiating the lease with said project.
November 29, 1973 - Greg Baron looks deeper into the notion that conserving electricity at the consumer level during peak usage hours reduces fuel consumption. Discussion includes how and when oil is used for electricity production versus coal and nuclear power, specific to the Northern States Power organization.
November 29, 1973 - Pierre Rinfret, a former Nixon advisor speaks and answers questions regarding a number of details relating to the greater energy crisis of the 1970s. He puts blame squarely on government intervention and private industry miscues, and the heightened concern for environmental issues. He also discusses the global economy, its potential for recession, and how that status is related to energy reserves.
November 29, 1973 - William Ruckelshaus, one of those who resigned from the Nixon White House in the 'Saturday Night Massacre' event in the greater Watergate scandal, discusses growing distrust in American institutions, and what will occur if that trust is not won back.
November 29, 1973 - William Ruckelshaus, one of those who resigned the Nixon White House in light of events related to Watergate, discusses the concept of "public morality." Examines the difficulties of public servants' choices in the face of pressure from less than ideal sources.