November 6, 1974 - A hunger strike is in progress to protest U.S. foreign policy in Cyprus. A Turkish invasion of the island probably involves American tanks and bombs, says the speaker.
October 5, 1974 - Actor and anti-war activist Jane Fonda speaking at anti-war rally held at Augsburg University.
June 10, 1974 - Questions about the ethics of using Isolation, and other status reports on inmates' health issues.
April 29, 1974 - MPR’s Bob Potter interviews Mulford Q. Sibley, University of Minnesota political science professor, about President Nixon and impeachment. Sibley states Vietnam has caused a culture of deception in American politics, and that impeachment of President Nixon should include Vietnam war crimes as well.
April 19, 1974 - A speech given by Eugene McCarthy, who was a long-term DFL Congress Representative from Minnesota, as well as a poet and author. McCarthy is speaking here on the vice presidency, how to reform the Presidency, and the 25th Amendment of the Constitution.
March 1, 1974 - Gas crisis leads to speculation as to how rationing will be implemented. Unknown speaker: In Feb. majority of dealers were 87 percent of 1972 levels, this cuts it another 15 percent. We'll see some problems this month unless something changes. Stations operating fewer hours, will get into lineups. If public will wait until they need half a tank that should eliminate some problems. Out East lineups caused by gassing up when only need 90 cents or dollar of gas. Might get into even odd rationing, coupons would create more problems. MN may see rationing in May, when farmers get into fields, and people do more driving. Stations may open 8 hours a day, or split shifts. Reduction in MN allocation, gas sent to East coast since more hardship area. Gas prices increasing, average a bit over 50 cents a gallon.
February 26, 1974 - Carolyn Ring talks about what a caucus is and what the requirements are to attend a caucus. Also, Ring describes what happens at a caucus, including election of party officers, election of delegates, and pass resolutions.
February 20, 1974 - MPR’s Bob Potter reports on Clyde Bellecourt speech on Indian reform policy.
January 7, 1974 - Both Richard Banks and Russell Means express their views on the Wounded Knee trial. Banks speaks first, interrupted by Means. He says Wounded Knee happened because of over 200 years of neglect by the BIA, total repressive action on the reservation. There's been total ignorance of treaties and sacred trust. The U.S. is on trial because of treaty rights. The trial is for all American people and their constitutional rights. Gladys Bissonette: "American government has put us under so much repression that we cannot stand up under it any more. After Wounded Knee we can stand up and fight back for our children, our people who are suffering".William Kunstler: "If we get a fair and impartial jury it will see through the grotesque and bizarre federal conspiracy prosecutions that have the goal of curtailing social movements. The trial has nothing to do with claims of indictment whatsoever, has to do with destruction of an entire movement. The government is trying to buy off witnesses."
December 11, 1973 - U.S. Legislative Consumer Credit Subcommitte is considering a bill to have finance charges on consumer loans be reduced to 12 percent interest. North Texas State University Professor Ray McAlister disagrees.