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Richard M. Nixon (06/29/09)
Nixon was Vice President of the United States in 1959, but he was just months away from announcing his run for President when he was interviewed by KTCA General Manager John C. Schwarzwalder. Nixon and Schwarzwalder spent most of their time talking about the challenges that communism presented to the free world. Nixon peppered his comments with his first-hand knowledge of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev who he had met in Moscow earlier that year.
Martin Luther King Jr (06/29/09)
In 1959 Martin Luther King Jr was known chiefly for his role in the successful Montgomery bus boycott. It was years before his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington. King sat down for his KTCA interview while on a trip to Minnesota. His interviewer was L. Howard Bennett, a civil rights leader and the first African-American judge in Minnesota. Bennett and King talked about segregation in the South, but much of their conversation had to do with racial issues that were also simmering in the North.
Welcome (06/29/09)
Welcome to this special edition of Almanac as we play for you exclusive historic interviews from two of the giants of the 20th century: Martin Luther King and Richard M. Nixon. Each interview was originally recorded by KTCA in 1959 for a series on National Educational Television called "That Free Men May Live." Long forgotten and stored away in the National Archives, these interviews are being broadcast this week together for the first time.
Almanac - July, 3, 2009 (06/29/09)
A special edition of Almanac made up of two interviews from our archive. Our special features extended chats from 1959 with subjects who would go on to make big impacts in the 1960s and 1970s - Richard Nixon and Martin Luther King.
Welcome (06/29/09)
Welcome to this special edition of Almanac as we play for you exclusive historic interviews from two of the giants of the 20th century: Martin Luther King and Richard M. Nixon. Each interview was originally recorded by KTCA in 1959 for a series on National Educational Television called "That Free Men May Live." Long forgotten and stored away in the National Archives, these interviews are being broadcast this week together for the first time.
Martin Luther King Jr (06/29/09)
In 1959 Martin Luther King Jr was known chiefly for his role in the successful Montgomery bus boycott. It was years before his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington. King sat down for his KTCA interview while on a trip to Minnesota. His interviewer was L. Howard Bennett, a civil rights leader and the first African-American judge in Minnesota. Bennett and King talked about segregation in the South, but much of their conversation had to do with racial issues that were also simmering in the North.
Richard M. Nixon (06/29/09)
Nixon was Vice President of the United States in 1959, but he was just months away from announcing his run for President when he was interviewed by KTCA General Manager John C. Schwarzwalder. Nixon and Schwarzwalder spent most of their time talking about the challenges that communism presented to the free world. Nixon peppered his comments with his first-hand knowledge of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev who he had met in Moscow earlier that year.
The Wrapup (06/26/09)
A look back at Antiques Roadshow in St. Paul, the answer to last week's Index File question, and show-ending music of a year ago from Boiled in Lead.
The Political Panel (06/26/09)
We cover it all: the senate race, the state budget, national politics. This week's panel features Republicans Andy Brehm and David Strom and Democrats Andy Dawkins and Dee Long.
Cass Gilbert and the State Capitol (06/26/09)
A look at architect Cass Gilbert's design of the state capitol building.
Teach for America (06/26/09)
It's a non-traditional program that targets teaching in poor American school districts. This fall --for the first time-- Teach for America will set up shop in the Twin Cities. Find out how the program works from Daniel Sellers, head of Teach for America in Minnesota.
Coleman/Franken Reporters (06/26/09)
All Minnesotans are waiting for the State Supreme Court decision that could be the final chapter in the contested senate election. But these next three guests are waiting a little more intently. Rachel Stassen Berger reports for the Pioneer Press. Pat Doyle is with the Star Tribune. Jay Weiner is with Minnpost.com
Nathan Dungan on Giving (06/26/09)
Can you afford to give to others when you don't have much money yourself? The intersection of philanthropy and frugality is the topic of this week's episode in our summer series of personal money reports. Financial expert Nathan Dungan is our guide.
