October 30, 2002 - On this Midday program, a focus on Walter Mondale and the U.S. Senate Race. Program begins with a profile of former Vice President Walter Mondale by MPR’s Dan Olson. This is followed with excerpts of previous interviews with Mondale. Program also includes clips with the other candidates for U.S. Senate. Mondale is expected to be named the DFL Party's U.S. Senate candidate, after DFL Senator Paul Wellstone’s death 11 days before election day.
October 28, 2002 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on DFL efforts to find candidate to run in Wellstone’s place. Report includes clips of various speakers.
May 6, 2002 - MPR’s Dan Olson provides a report on how the vice presidency changed under the Carter administration. Report includes various speaking excerpts of Jimmy Carter, Stuart Eizenstadt, Walter Mondale, and Maxine Issacs.
May 2, 2002 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on Roger Moe’s candidacy for governorship. A former math teacher, Roger Moe has the most political experience out of all the candidates in the running for governor. Report includes commentary from former Vice President Walter Mondale, who endorsed Moe for governor; and Becky Lourey, state senator and rival DFL candidate for governor.
January 21, 2002 - On Martin Luther King Day, former Vice President Walter Mondale joins MPR’s Gary Eichten to talk about the civil rights movement, yesterday and today. Mondale also discusses a wide range of current events.
November 19, 2001 - Thirty years ago the fight to improve the lives of the nation's children looked much as it does today, according to child welfare advocates. Former Vice-President Walter Mondale and a panel of experts reflected on the failed Child and Family Services Act of 1971.
August 14, 2001 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with Walter Mondale, former Vice President, U.S. senator and ambassador, about the U.S. role in the world. Topics include the Middle East, globalization, and partnerships. Mondale also answers listener questions.
June 8, 2001 - MPR’s Andrew Haeg reports on political and business commentary regarding trade with Japan. Minnesota business leaders and experts on Japan convened today to discuss the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Japan. The country is Minnesota's second-largest trading partner, and the state's exports to Japan are growing. The CEO's of some of Minnesota's largest companies say they're optimistic about business prospects in Japan, but they also expressed concern about the deep problems facing the Japanese. Today's symposium was sponsored by the Minnesota International Center. Speakers included former Vice President Walter Mondale and ex-ambassador Tom Foley, who discussed the impact of the recent change in Japan's government.
June 8, 2001 - Walter Mondale's tribute to his mentor Hubert Humphrey from the ongoing 50 Years: Mondale Lectures on Public Service, held at the University of Minnesota. Program also includes speeches from Harry Davis, civil rights leader and former Minneapolis School Board member; and Norman Sherman, Hubert Humphrey’s former press secretary.
May 17, 2001 - MPR’s Elizabeth Stawicki reports on dedication of Mondale Hall at University of Minnesota Law School, which naked its building complex after its most acclaimed alumnus, Walter Mondale. Former President Jimmy Carter spoke at the dedication and praised Mondale as a man of integrity.