Wheelock Whitney

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• Eighteen Months to History: How the Minnesota marriage amendment was defeated

  All Things Considered presents MPR’s Sasha Aslanian report on how the Minnesotans United for All Families campaign brought down a seemingly unbeatable amendment that would have added a definition to the state constitution that marriage is only between a man and a woman (which is already state law). The defeat of the marriage amendment was a victory that was surprising, historic, and extremely calculated by gay rights supporters.

  Nov. 9, 201223 minSave
• 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.

  Oct. 25, 201255 minSave
• Paul Thatcher, Dee Long, and Michael Danielson discuss professional sports funding

  Paul Thatcher, member of state professional sports task force; Dee Long, state representative; and Michael Danielson, author and Princeton professor, discuss professional sports versus public dollars. The guests also answer listener questions.

  Oct. 13, 199550 minSave
• History of how Twins moved here 27 years ago

  MPR’s Stephen Smith looks back at the history of the Minnesota Twins, from the team’s move from Washington D.C. in 1960, to their first Major League Championship win in 1987.

  Oct. 26, 19874 minSave
• Weekend: Gubernatorial candidate Wheelock Whitney

  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.

  Sep. 11, 198241 minSave