04/2008

Elmer's Library

tptadmin — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:25:53 -0500

Back in the 1950s when public television in Minnesota was still a dream, educational television had a champion in the state legislature in Elmer L. Anderson. In 1960, the republican was elected governor of our state. A year later, KTCA made a special program with Andersen, in which the governor showed off his impressive private collection of Minnesota history books. Here’s a clip.

After Hours: Military Training

tptadmin — Mon, 5 May 2008 10:27:30 -0500

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David interviews a member of this year's legislative intern program and finds out how well Matthew's army tours prepared him for working at the Capitol.

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David asks, "How does serving as a legislative intern compare with army life?"

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rtmp://webflash.tpt.org/tpt_streams/AATC_Clips/AfterHours-11.flv

Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot Club

tptadmin — Fri, 2 May 2008 16:14:17 -0500

Sam is a northern Minnesota jazz artist who will be performing at next weekend's Grand Marais Jazz Festival. Sam will play a tune for us. For more info on the festival check out grandmaraisjazzfest.com.

Capitol Cartoonist

tptadmin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:34:30 -0500

Our essayist David Gillette is back for his final visit this session and shares his closing thoughts.

First-Termers Panel

tptadmin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:33:38 -0500

Our special session first-termers are here for another visit. We'll catch up with DFL Sen. Kevin Dahle and Republican Rep. Steve Drazkowski and look at the final weeks through their freshmen rose-colored glasses.

Headlines

tptadmin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:32:32 -0500

Mary talks to Al Franken about his tax troubles, budget negotiations pick up with talk of bringing bonding projects back into the mix, and a Senate committe meeting about the NWA merger turns feisty on the subject of jobs.

Almanac: At the Capitol - April 30, 2008

tptadmin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:32:02 -0500

After Hours: No Resting Allowed

tptadmin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:10:38 -0500

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Go behind-the-scenes on the Almanac: At the Capitol set and watch David grill Mary about what life is like as a political reporter.

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David grills Mary about what life is like as a political reporter.

Stream URL

rtmp://webflash.tpt.org/tpt_streams/AATC_Clips/AfterHours-12.flv

Pawlenty's Moment

tptadmin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:52:25 -0500

Almanac tried something different with our coverage in the 2002 governor’s race. We sat down with the candidates for governor for a revealing look at what makes them tick. They weren't allowed to talk politics, just themselves. In this clip candidate Tim Pawlenty — check out the hairstyles — and all of his siblings tell us what life event scared him, but set his future in motion.

One on One with Franken

Mary Lahammer — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:39:38 -0500

I just sat down with Al Franken for a one-on-one interview about his financial problems. We'll have some clips tonight on Almanac: At the Capitol and more Friday on Almanac. He said "yesterday was the best day of the campaign" because his staff and supporters rallied. Franken says they contacted most of the delegates and virtually every one said the recent news was not a problem.
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