September 27, 1991 -
May 29, 1981 - MPR’s Bob Aronson talks with Fred Friendly about his book Near vs. Minnesota - Minnesota Rag: The Dramatic Story of the Landmark Supreme Court Case That Gave New Meaning to Freedom of the Press. Friendly summarizes the history and impact of case.
February 6, 1973 - Alan Speer, Professor at the University of Minnesota, speaks on behalf of the Equal Rights Amendment, which had just finally moved through the Minnesota legislature. Speer also discusses longevity of debate on the matter. In a second story, Fred Friendly of CBS News raisies criticism of recent activity of political figures to quash First Amendment rights of journalists.