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
October 16, 1980 -
October 18, 1980 - Twin cities media consultants D.J. Leary and Dan Cohen discuss the campaign media blitz beginning prior to election day, with live listener participation.
October 22, 1980 -
October 22, 1980 -
October 25, 1980 - Federal District Court Judge Miles Lord, a controversial figure in Minnesota politics and jurisprudence, answers listener questions on his career as a judge, the role of the courts, and his political and judicial philosophy.
November 1, 1980 - MacPhail Arts Center vocal teacher Leon Thurman talks about and performs a large repertoire of campaign songs throughout American history.
November 5, 1980 - This program includes excerpts from concession speeches by President Jimmy Carter, Vice President Walter Mondale, Independent candidate John Anderson, and the acceptance speech by President Elect Ronald Reagan.
November 5, 1980 -
November 6, 1980 -
November 11, 1980 - Senator David Durenberger answers live listener questions on this call-in program.