October 23, 1973 - MER’s Dennis Rooney interviews Joseph Roche, a member of Minnesota Orchestra, about the death and legacy of Pablo Casals. Roche shares experience of being a part of Casals Festival.
November 8, 1973 - John Borchert, director for Center for Urban and Regional Affairs at University of Minnesota, speaking to the Commission on Minnesota's Future in Alexandria. Borchert’s speech was on the topic of the ways and extent to regulate, without violating our democratic precepts.
November 13, 1973 - Professor Herman Schwartz speaks on his critical view of the U.S. prison program. Topics include history of modern prison system, inhumane conditions, guards, and race. During the tragic inmate uprising at Attica State Prison in 1971, Schwartz served as the first intermediary between the prisoners and the prison administration.
November 14, 1973 - U.S. Representative Don Fraser remarks on nomination of Gerald Ford and why political system doesn't cleanse self of those who abuse power.
November 19, 1973 - MER Special presenting a tribute to poet Pablo Neruda. Program contains various readings and commentary of Neruda’s work performed by Robert Bly and others.
November 23, 1973 - MPR’s Paul Gruchow interviews Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn experts and translators Keith Armes, Arthur C. Hudgins, and one other guest on the first English translation of "Candle in the Wind," published by University of Minnesota Press.
November 27, 1973 - While many media outlets worry about individual industries suffering from lack of fuel, economists such as Frank Booty see that the energy crisis will affect local and individual businesses, but will probably not derail the entire economy. Discussion of chain reaction of fuel shortages to economic shortfalls included in interview.
November 27, 1973 - Discussion of what exactly constitutes a necessary situtation for intervention from the executive council in regards to energy consumption. Speaker addresses the notion that an energy based situation must affect life or property to warrant further action such as rationing or outright non-usage.
November 27, 1973 - An interview with unknown Minnesota government official to determine the lack of communication between the legislature and the governor regarding the energy crisis. Interview includes overview of speed of reaction to issue at hand, as well as the scope of effects and hearings relating to said items.
November 27, 1973 - An interview with Jim Kirkholm of Honda Town and Elden Davis of Minnesota Marine in which the gasoline shortages and energy crises and their effects on the pleasure/lesiure craft industry are discussed. Motorcycles seem to be free of this crisis, and hopes are that boats, come summer, will be as well.