Over the decades, MPR has presented the many different perspectives of Minnesota politics and politicians. This collection is home to a multitude speeches, interviews and debates on the issues of the day. Important topics of civil rights, environment, crime, budget, legislation, and campaigns are addressed.
Click on link to these well-known figures to see audio segments directly related to them: Michele Bachmann Arne Carlson Keith Ellison Hubert Humphrey Amy Klobuchar Eugene McCarthy Walter Mondale Tim Pawlenty R.T. Rybak Jesse Ventura Paul Wellstone
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August 14, 1980 - Vice President Walter Mondale delivers his acceptance speech to the 1980 Democratic National Convention.
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August 27, 1980 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale’s reaction to Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan’s comments about the economy.
August 27, 1980 - Audio excerpt of Vice President Walter Mondale speaking about the Soviet Union while in the Twin Cities.