November 27, 1973 - An unknown speaker discusses a benefit of nuclear power, as well as a comparison between a nuclear plant's non-operational days vs. that of a power plant that works with coal.
November 23, 1973 - MPR’s Paul Gruchow interviews Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn experts and translators Keith Armes, Arthur C. Hudgins, and another guest about the first English translation of Solzhenitsyn’s Candle in the Wind, published by University of Minnesota Press.
November 19, 1973 - This MER Special presents a tribute to famous Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, who passed away on September 23, 1973. Program contains various readings and commentary of Neruda’s work, performed by Robert Bly and others.
October 17, 1973 - In several sound clips an unknown speaker talks about Social Security, the food stamp program, and eligibility changes. An amendment to the program is needed for seniors to remain eligible. The program allows purchase of more nutritious food, thus helping seniors to stay healthy in their homes. People are eligible for food stamps but don?t know about available services.
October 12, 1973 - Smith Park, located in the Twin Cities, gets ready to host a Celbration of Life. Greg Barron and the fair's director discuss what's on the agenda for this next celebration. Included in the festivities are a number of dance and theater groups, natural and old-time food stands, and a folk art extravaganza.
October 11, 1973 - Noted ecologist, Dr. Murray Bookchin, continues his speech discussing materialist goals and how said goals are destroying the environment.
October 11, 1973 - Murray Bookchin, a noted socialist libertarian and ecologist discusses our relatively recent desire as humans to dominate nature.
October 7, 1973 - Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward speaking at Ford Hall Forum. Title of address was “Watergate: A National Crisis.”
September 4, 1973 - MPR’s Kevin McKiernan interviews unknown responder to AIM attorney Mark Lane’s accusation of FBI agents harassing his office.
September 2, 1973 - Dr. Alvin Thompson, author of a paper on the U.S. health care system's effect on the working poor, (especially African Americans), is interviewed.