Garrison Keillor
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- For some who lived in it, Keillor's world wasn't funny
MPR News presents an investigative report on the accusations of "inappropriate behavior" against Garrison Keillor, the creator and longtime host of A Prairie Home Companion. Report also looks into the subsequent actions of Minnesota Public Radio abruptly severing ties with Keillor, numerous interviews, and details a timeline on the multiple accusations.
- The highs and lows of Garrison Keillor's career
MPR’s Euan Kerr joins All Things Considered host Tom Crann to look back at Garrison Keillor’s storied career amidst allegations of inappropriate behavior.
- Garrison Keillor turns 75, then hits the road
MPR’s Euan Kerr sits down with Garrison Keillor to talk about retirement, touring, and staying active even while turning 75 years old.
- A Prairie Home Companion at that Hollywood Bowl
All Things Considered host Tom Crann talks with MPR’s Euan Kerr, who is reporting from Hollywood, where Garrison Keillor will appear at the Hollywood Bowl for the last time as host of A Prairie Home Companion.
- Garrison Keillor gives Gettysburg keynote address
Each year since 1938, the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania has commemorated the Gettysburg Address and rededicated Soldiers' National Cemetery where President Lincoln spoke. Garrison Keillor was picked to give the Gettysburg keynote address in 2015.
- Garrison Keillor sees new future for himself and Prairie Home
Garrison Keillor joined MPR’s Euan Kerr to discuss his plans of stepping down as host of A Prairie Home Companion. Garrison Keillor reveals he picked Chris Thile to take over the live program and is excited for the future of the program without him.
- National Press Club: Garrison Keillor ruminates on making America better
Garrison Keillor, the host of A Prairie Home Companion, suggests 16 things that would improve the country while speaking at the National Press Club.
- Keillor to dreary poets: Get over yourselves
On this episode of The Daily Circuit, Kerri Miller talks with writer Garrison Keillor, who says that poets who think their art is an opportunity to communicate the bleakness of their lives should reconsider.
- Garrison Keillor on his career and future
A Prairie Home Companion's Garrison Keillor joins Midday to talk about his long career in radio and where his popular program is headed. Keillor also answers listener questions.
- Remembering Prairie Home Companion's Tom Keith
Midday looks back at the life and career of Tom Keith (aka Jim Ed Poole). He was known nationally as the sound effects man on A Prairie Home Companion. He also co-hosted The Morning Show on Minnesota Public Radio for 25 years. Friends and colleagues reminisce about the legendary radio personality. Program includes a profile of Tom Keith.
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