Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Minnesota's senior statesman Walter Mondale on the new Congress
The former US Senator and Vice President reflects on his service in the Senate in the 60's and 70's and offers advice for the new Congress on issues and procedures.11:00 a.m.GuestsWalter Mondale: Vice President 1977-1981, US Senator 1964-1977, Minnesota Attorney General 1960-64, US Ambassador to Japan 1993-1996. Born in Ceylon, MN and raised in Elmore and Heron Lake. Partner, Dorsey & Whitney law firm.More from MPRGarrison Keillor interviews Walter Mondale (11/24/2010)Walter and Joan Mondale -- an enduring love story (11/10/2010)Resources
Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and David Souter at the JFK Library
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and David Souter discuss the importance of civic education to a democratic society, reforming state judicial elections, and their takes on some of the Supreme Court decisions since they left the court. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman justice appointed to the Supreme Court. She served from 1981 until her retirement in 2006. In 2009 she helped launched iCivics.org, an interactive website designed to teach students about civics. Justice David Souter was appointed by President George H. W. Bush in 1990 and served on the court until his retirement in 2009.12:00 p.m.GuestsSandra Day O'Connor: Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1981-2006.David Souter: Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1990-2009.More from MPRUS Supreme Court won't take Fong Lee case (12/17/2010)Supreme Court agrees to hear greenhouse gas case (12/07/2010)Judges, money and politics: A good mix? (11/22/2010)Resources
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