Linda Runbeck
4 Collection Items
- MPR Documentary: The Deep Roots of the Marriage Debate
Minnesotans are involved in a passionate debate about marriage during 2012 election season. The two sides began squaring off more than 40 years ago. This project draws from MPR's extensive audio archive to explore the origins of this election day showdown over same-sex marriage.
- A look at Twins stadium funding proposals at the Minnesota Legislature
Midday focuses on the discussion at the state Legislature about the future of a new baseball stadium for the Minnesota Twins. Host Gary Eichten speaks with MPR reporter Bill Wareham, who presents a summary of the various proposals and audio clips of committee debate. Ideas presented include gambling revenue options, cheaper alternatives to a stadium, buying a team, selling Metrodome to teams for $1.00, and buying season tickets.
- Jim Simler on raising the state minimum wage
Jim Simler, chair of the economics department at Macalester College, discusses the debate on raising state minimum wage and related issues. Simler also answers listener questions.
- Runbeck opposes passage of gay rights bill
State Senator Linda Runbeck speaks on the floor, opposes gay rights bill.
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