February 10, 1976 - MPR’s Debbie Gage reports on commentary at commission meeting from various individuals for and against Minnesota legislative “Women’s” bill.
February 17, 1976 - Dr. Milton Friedman, noted economist from the University of Chicago, speaking to the Economic Education Winter Institute at St. Cloud State University. Friedman’s address was titled, "The Outlook for the Economy and the Dollar." Following speech, Friedman answered listener questions. Milton Friedman is a member of the research staff of the National Bureau of Economic Research and is a columnist and contributing editor for Newsweek magazine.
March 3, 1976 - MPR special coverage of speech and reading by Minneosta poet Robert Bly at Lakewood Community College in White Bear Lake.
March 10, 1976 - Audio excerpt of Minnesota poet Robert Bly performing a reading.
March 11, 1976 - Midday presents Martin Bunzl's documentary on U.S. Senator Hubert Humphrey. Bunzl traveled with Humphrey for several weeks collecting information for this production. Program contains various speeches, commentary, interviews, and advertising/music clips.
March 11, 1976 - MPR’s Dick Daly reports on debate over traffic on Lake Superior of ships containing oil, and the potential hazardous conditions petroleum spillage could create for the cold waters of lake. Segment includes comments from local residents, environmentalists, scientists, and industry experts.
March 24, 1976 - MPR’s Debbie Gage reports on civil liberties themed speech by Aryeh Neier, author and executive director of American Civil Liberties Union. Neier speaks on government spying.
March 25, 1976 - MPR’s Connie Goldman reports on speech given by Letty Cottin Pogrebin to the Minnesota chapter of National Professional Society for Women in Journalism and Communications.
March 31, 1976 - "Education Today -- How Relevant?" is the topic discussed in this National Town Meeting by Minnesota Representative Albert Quie, ranking Republican on the House Education and Labor Committee, among others.
April 7, 1976 - United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger gave the keynote address at the National Conference on the Causes of Popular Dissatisfaction with the Administration of Justice (a.k.a. the Pound Conference) in St. Paul. Speech was titled “Agenda for 2000 AD: A Need for Systematic Anticipation.” Justive Burger was Introduced by Robert Sheran, Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice.