May 17, 2001 - With the dedication of Mondale Hall at the University of Minnesota Law School, MPR’s Elizabeth Stawicki profiles Walter Mondale’s law career. Mondale has been most noted for his career in politics, virtually nothing has been written about his time at the University of Minnesota law school and how his education and contacts there shaped his future and ultimately the future of Minnesota and the nation. Segment includes numerous interviews.
December 18, 2000 - Walter Mondale, former U.S. vice president, reflects on the 2000 United States presidential election and what lies in store for the leaders of the country and the citizens of the U.S. George W. Bush was elected after nearly-tied vote. U.S. Supreme Court rules on Florida ballot court challenge; results have Al Gore losing election, George W. Bush winning.
November 29, 2000 - Former Vice President Walter Mondale addressed a symposium on US-Japan relations. The event at Macalester College was one of a series of Mondale Lectures on Public Service, a look back at the former Vice President's 50-year career.
August 15, 2000 - MPR’s Gary Eichten has phone conversation with former Vice President Walter Mondale, who is attending the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Program also includes clip of speech about party history that Mondale gave at convention.
August 14, 2000 - MPR’s Michael Choo reports on a speech Walter Mondale made at The Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Several Minnesotans will play prominent roles in the opening session, including state auditor Judi Dutcher who left the Republicans for the DFL last winter. Former Vice-President Mondale spoke during a breakfast with Minnesota delegates.
July 10, 2000 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with Walter Mondale, former U.S. vice president, who shares his experiences negotiating at Camp David in 1978. Later in program, Eichten interviews Michael Hudson, former president of the Middle East Studies Association and former director of the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown. Hudson is currently professor of International Relations at Georgetown University.
June 7, 2000 - Walter Mondale gives a speech titled "Democracy's Challenge: Balancing Personal Liberty and National Security." This is followed with speeches by James Kallstrom, Taylor Branch, Andrew Young and David Aaron.
June 7, 2000 - Walter Mondale, former vice-president, speaking at second program of 50 Years: The Mondale Lectures on Public Service. Mondale’s address was titled "Democracy's Challenge: Balancing Personal Liberty and National Security." Following Mondale’s speech, Walter Pincus, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, reflects on misuse of FBI file created on him. Final speaker is Andrew Young, civil rights worker and MLK aide, who addresses the proper use of intelligence agencies. Program begins with news from MPR’s Greta Cunningham.
May 24, 2000 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Walter Mondale, former U.S. ambassador to Japan and former vice-president, on congressional bill that would allow China permit normal trade status. Following Mondale interview, David Foster, director of the NW quadrant of states for the United Steelworkers of America, shares his view on the bill and its impact.
February 14, 2000 - In this special extended edition of Midday, Walter Mondale, former vice-president, speaks at the inaugural program of 50 Years: The Mondale Lectures on Public Service. Mondale’s address was titled, "Atlantic City Revisited: Mississippi Freedom Democrats and the Integration of the Democratic Party,."