Chris Gilbert

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• Senate race most expensive ever

  MPR’s Tom Scheck reports on the expensive Minnesota's U.S. Senate race.

  Dec. 6, 2002Save
• A look at the political landscape after the death of Paul Wellstone

  MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Chris Gilbert, chair of the political science department at Gustavus Adolphus College, on Walter Mondale as the obvious choice to replace Wellstone on the ballot. Party activists will meet to choose a new candidate Wednesday night, and it's likely to be former Vice President and Senator Walter Mondale.

  Oct. 28, 2002Save
• Paul Wellstone plane crash coverage

  Live off-air audio of developments concerning Paul Wellstone's plane reported missing. Host Gary Eichten and political reporter Mike Mulcahy present coverage from MPR studio as events unfold. Following news agencies declaring Wellstone and others dead in plane crash, a presentation of various interview reactions and call-in commentary from listeners.

  Oct. 25, 2002127 minSave
• Governor Ventura leaning toward running again

  MPR’s Michael Khoo reports that Governor Ventura is inclined to run for governor again to continue his fight for “unicameralism.” The push to combining the two bodies of legislature into one has been a personal drive for the governor. He believes that if the two bodies are one, or unicameral, the government would run more efficiently.

  Jan. 15, 2002Save
• Chris Gilbert analyzes Governor Ventura giving his address at the residence

  MPR’s Lorna Benson interviews political analyst Chris Gilbert about Ventura’s upcoming State of the State speech. In a break from the tradition of giving the speech to a live audience, Ventura has decided instead to speak from his official residence. He is not expected to take questions afterward. Gilbert says tonight's fireside chat format suits Ventura.

  Jan. 3, 2002Save
• Ventura doing XFL work during his vacation

  MPR’s Michael Khoo reports that Governor Jesse Ventura has come under fire from lawmakers for taking vacation time during the legislation session and for agreeing to provide color commentary during broadcasts of the upcoming Xtreme Football League. It now appears he's combined the two by stumping for the XFL while vacationing out of town.

  Jan. 12, 2001Save
• Steven Schier on impeachment hearings

  MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Steven Schier, Carleton College political science professor, about Thursday's impeachment debate. Topic of the inevitability of impeachment is addressed. Program also includes interviews with four of Minnesota's representatives in Congress (Martin Sabo, Bill Luther, Gil Gutknecht, and Bruce Vento), and Judge Andrew Danielson on perjury.

  Dec. 16, 199851 minSave