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September 20, 1982 - First debate between two major gubernatorial candidates in Minnesota, Rudy Perpich and Wheelock Whitney. Before the debate, minor party candidate Tom McDonald jumped on stage and refused to leave. He sat on stage for the duration of the debate, upset that the minor parties had not been invited to participate, and you can hear his comments throughout the recording.
September 11, 1982 - MPR’s Pat Kessler interviews Wheelock Whitney, businessman and Independent Republican gubernatorial candidate. Topics include management principles, abortion, economy, and legislative matters. Kessler also answers listener questions.
September 8, 1982 - Lou Wangberg, Independent-Republican gubernatorial candidate, discusses his candidacy, upcoming primary, endorsement, taxes, and state budget, among other political issues. Wangberg also answers listener questions.
September 2, 1982 - Warren Spannaus, Minnesota attorney general and DFL Gubernatorial candidate, discusses his candidacy, upcoming primary, tax campaign controversy, women’s rights, and gun control, among other political issues. Spannaus also answers listener questions.
August 25, 1982 - Incumbent Independent-Republican State Auditor Arne Carlson and challenger Paul Wellstone, DFL, hold a lively debate. Live broadcast.