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.
January 11, 1973 - MPR’s Hugh Morgan interviews author and historian on his book “Indian Wars.” Morgan also talks about Bureau of Indian Affairs and American Indian Movement.
February 7, 1973 - MPR’s Marvin Granger interviews Native American advocate Ada Deer about Native American struggles, rights, and the confrontational actions taken to draw attention to broken treaties.
March 5, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman interviews Ms. Magazine editor Pat Carbine, who discusses feminism, women's rights, sexual politics, and relationships.
March 13, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman interviews members of the Women's International League Peace for Justice. Topics include a local draft repeal, court watching, gun control, family values, community, and women's rights.
March 13, 1973 - A discussion with sociologist and writer Greg Stone about the sport and "drama" of professional wrestling, especially in the Twin Cities.
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March 15, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman sits down with composer Aaron Copland for conversation at a local diner. In between food and drink, Goldman asks Copland about conducting, his film scores, time overseas, and his youth.
March 22, 1973 - The movie “Harold and Maude” has played to packed houses for a year at one local theater. Though the film lasted one to two weeks in other cities, in Minneapolis, the film is running strong. A birthday party was held at the theater with star of the movie, Ruth Gordon.
April 1, 1973 - Connie Goldman examines Minnesota's parole system by looking in detail at one of its recent decisions. The release of Bill Rankin, convicted of three felonies, aroused a storm of public protest that eventually reached the Governor's office. We hear both Rankin and the critics of his release in this program.