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RealVideo Archive - 2000 (January to March)
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Entire
Almanac for January 7, 2000
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Jesse Ventura Live from His Fundraiser
Almanac Political Reporter Mary Lahammer fills us in on Donald
Trump's Friday visit to Minnesota. She then chats live with
Governor Ventura from his Fundraiser... minutes afer Donald
Trump finishes his speech.
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Covenant Marriage
Seventeen states introduced bills last year that would make
it harder to get married or divorced. The bills attempted
to set up something called a "Covenant" marriage. What is
this and how would it work? State Senators Steve Dille and Dick Cohen square off.
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Covenant Marriage - Part 2
Conversation continues after the Governor's live interview.
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The Super Blizzard of 1975
It hit our state 25 years ago this weekend... and meteorologist
Bruce Watson is one of the people who will never forget it.
For one thing, it was during this storm that our state's lowest
barometric reading was recorded.
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Minnesota Politics and Government
Is the name of a recently-published book which is the first
in-depth look at our state government in decades. We have
two of the three authors on our program. U of M Political
Scientist Virginia Gray is joined by U of M Political Science
Doctoral student Wy Spano. Yup, THAT Wy Spano. What's unique
about our state? Are our politics are clean as we claim? What
about our reputation of being a liberal state? Tune in and find out the answers.
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Homelessness in Minnesota
This weeks' death of Thomas Fuerst of St. Paul in a shanty
fire was focused attention on the homeless in Minnesota. Monica
Nilsson with Simpson Housing Services is our guest.
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This Week's Political Panel
The inner-party squabbling among Reformers will be one of
this week's topics. Panelists include Republican Tom Horner...
DFLer Ruth Stanoch and Reformer Dean Barkley.
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The Wrapup
Who was that famed hockey coach of St. John's team back in
1941? And what was the famous author of that Burma Shave jingle?
Plus two callers who actually seem to like J.G. Preston. Not
to mention a little bit of "Rum and Coca Cola" care of the Andrews Sisters.
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Entire
Almanac for January 14, 2000
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The Good Monolog Doctor
Dr. Mark DePaolis does the honors this week.
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What Do You Think About Taxes?
State Revenue Commissioner Matt Smith has been hearing from
folks all around the state on the topic of taxes. We'll ask
him what he's learned. And you can offer your own suggestions
to the state task force by hooking up with: www.taxes.state.mn.us
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Polls North and South
In the past two weeks two state-wide polls have been released
on the topic of Jesse Ventura's popularity. We hear from the
two pollsters... Rob Daves from the Star Tribune, Steve Wagner
from St. Cloud State University and Dave Peters with the Pioneer Press.
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Vikings Victory?
Larry Fitzgerald hopes so... Fitzie is the host of the Dennis
Green Radio Show and covers the Vikings for the Minnesota
Spokesman/St. Paul Recorder... the oldest African-American
newspaper in the Upper Midwest.
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Is There Enough Money to Go Around?
Almanac's political reporter Mary Lahammer takes out her calculator
and does the math to find out if all groups can get what they
want as the legislature is set to convene. The story is pegged
to Governor Ventura's announcement today of his bonding plan.
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Deaf Weather Warnings
Some startling new figures on the troubles that Minnesota's
deaf population faces when severe weather strikes. Meteorologist
Bob Weisman has conducted our state's first survey of deaf
and hard of hearing residents on the topic of how they get
information about bad weather. The results may surprise you.
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Baby Safe Havens
Does the state need to set up safe havens in hospitals around
the state? One legislator --Luann Koskinen-- says yes in order
to prevent tragedies like the one that took place this week
in South Minneapolis when a young mother left her newborn infant in a trash can.
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Our State's Big Three Party Chairs
Will the Reform Party really make St. Paul the home of its
August national convention? That will be one of the topics
when the party chairs of the state Reform, Republican and
DFL Parties join Eric and Cathy on the Almanac couch.
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The Wrapup
Last week's Burma Shave question... and the raging controversy
over whether Eric wore a scarf last week.
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Entire
Almanac for January 21, 2000
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Tobacco Fees
A group of state republicans are still fighting over the state's
payment of tobacco settlement fees to a private law firm.
Why is the group still fighting? That's what we'll ask State
Senator Tom Neuville (R-Northfield).
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Felons and Hunting
Should the DNR screen hunting licenses to find felons who
aren't legally able to own a firearm? We'll give you two very
different perspectives. State Senator Bob Lessard (DFL-International
Falls) squares off with Representative Wes Skoglund (DFL-Minneapolis).
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A Famous Eagle
It once nested in downtown St. Paul... and it should again
one day soon. Find out more about the bronze New York Eagle
which is being restored to its 19th century glory. Christine
Podas-Larson with the group Public Art St. Paul is our guest.
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Our First Termers Panel
These four legislators now have one session under their belt,
they give us a preview of their second session.
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A Big New Ski Jumping Hill
A new 70 meter ski jump hill has opened up at Bloomington's
Hyland Park Reserve. Bob Keuler with the Minneapolis Ski Club
tells us how cool it is.
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Two Elephants Forget Their Party
In the past two weeks, two prominent Republicans left their
party to join the DFL. Mary Lahammer visits with State Auditor
Judi Dutcher and State Senator Dean Johnson.
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The Political Panel
Republicans changing parties... Unicameralism... the Iowa
caucuses... it's a real hodge-podge this week. Tonight's panelists
are Sarah Stoesz, Kris Sanda and Jack Uldrich.
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The Wrapup
We finally get a right answer to our question about the Burma
Shave jingle. And we allow you one more chance to hear the governor sing.
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Entire
Almanac for January 28, 2000
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A Super Bowl Monolog
Out of the mouth of Carol Falkowski.
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Super Bowl Weather Mess
It's sorta snowy in Atlanta where folks are gearing up for
Sunday's big football game. But a hearty Minnesotan is organizing
the transporation for the game. Paul Ridgeway has handled
the people-moving logistics for the last 8 Super Bowls. He
joins us by phone from Atlanta.
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Cooking with J. G.
The U of M is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the School's
Human Ecology Department. We all knew it growing up as Home
Ec. Find out what's cooking over there as J.G. Preston is
joined by Joe Warthesen from the U.
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DWI Felonies?
There are more than 100 people in Hennepin County who have
at least 10 DWI convictions. Hennepin County Attorney Amy
Klobuchar is supporting legislation that would allow prosecutors
to charge multiple DWI offenders with felonies. Defense Attorney
Sam McCloud takes an opposing view.
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Micheal Ciresi
He's a well-known defense attorney in our state... should
he be our next Senator? Ciresi is one of eight declared DFL
Senate Candidates. We've had them all on the show except Tim
Penny... and we've been calling him for a couple of weeks now.
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More Cooking with J.G.
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DNR Commissioner Allen Garber
Wolf management... new Mille Lacs Walleye limits... concern
about an open key position... lots of stuff to talk about
with DNR Commissioner Allen Garber.
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Session Preview
Our Mary Lahammer is all excited about the start of the legislative
session on Tuesday. Her capitol office is all cleaned up,
she has a new computer and lots of pens and paper. Though
her answering machine still isn't working. Don't worry...
none of these details will be included in her session preview package this week.
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Political Panel
Our panelists come in threes just like new Ho-Ho's. This week's
group includes DFLer D. J. Leary, Republican Sarah Janecek and Reformer Dean Barkley.
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The Wrapup
We fill you in on the details about the NFL record set at
the Metrodome on January 3, 1983. And then we ask about a
noted sporting event that took place on January 25, 1972.
Then we hear from you about Kris Sanda's choice of words last
week... and finish the show with a tune by Irish tenor John
McCormack.
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Entire
Almanac for February 4, 2000
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Dominic Monologue
Dominic Papatola does the honor. In his normal life Dominic
is a writer for the Pioneer Press.
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Swedish Parliament in Minnesota?
Saab and glogg wouldn't be the only Swedish imports under
a plan by state lawmaker Dan McElroy. He wants the Minnesota
legislature to adopt the Swedish parliament system. He tells us why.
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Privacy Versus the Public's Right to Know
When should juvenile cases be opened up to public scrutiny?
We use the recent case of the 15 year old Minneapolis mother
who dropped her baby in the garbage as a starting point for
discussion. Our guests are Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner
and Former Hennepin County Judge John Stanoch.
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Clarence Wigington
Daniel Bergin tells us more about the first Black municipal
architect in the United States and his connection to the St.
Paul Winter Carnival. Want to know more about the Cap Wigington
Legacy Committee? Here's a number to dial... 651-224-5063
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Suzanna Sherry and the Supremes
Almanac's favorite U.S. Supreme Court watcher fills us in
on what our nation's highest court is up to. Suzanna Sherry
teaches constitutional law at the U of M Law School.
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They're Off!!
The legislative session is off to a fast start. How fast?
Our Mary Lahammer is the one who knows.
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Another DFL Hat Thrower
Rebecca Yanisch is the 9th DFLer to announce her canididacy
for the U.S. Senate. Eric and Cathy talk to her live.
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The Political Panel
Bruce Vento's dramatic retirement announcement and the quick-starting
legislative session are two topics. This week's panelists
are Wy Spano, Cyndy Brucato and Jack Uldrich.
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The Wrapup
What was that big sporting event back on January 25, 1972?
Plus some show-ending music courtesy of Junior Wells and Buddy Guy.
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Entire
Almanac for February 11, 2000
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A James Lileks Monolog
Ventura's dramatic Reform Party announcement is the topic.
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A Big Reform Party Split
We'll talk about Friday's big news conference. Our guests
are Minnesota Reform Party chair Rick McCluhan and state party activist Alan Shilepsky.
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J.G. Preston Computer Chat #1
J.G. Preston talks about the marvelous things you can find
on our website, such as the complete Ventura news conference.
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Congressman Bruce Vento...
Is facing the fight of his life. Vento is in our studio talking
about his political legacy... and his upcoming surgery at the Mayo Clinic.
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Unicameralism
There is a big committee fight at the Capitol. We hear from
two legislators with very different views.
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Venise Battle Goes to the Capitol
You've met Venise before... she's a Cretin-Derham High School
student who is interested in government. This week Mary Lahammer
brought Venise to the Capitol to get her fresh perspective
on the Unicameral issue.
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More J.G. Computer Stuff
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Wasting Away Again in Venturaville
Meet the Minnesotans who want to rename their township in honor of our governor.
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This Week's Political Panel
Friday's Big Ventura announcement will be front and center.
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The Wrapup
We had so much to talk about that we ran late...look for viewer
comments and the index file question next week. Meanwhile,
enjoy some show-ending music courtesy of Vince Guaraldi.
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Entire
Almanac for February 18, 2000
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Lucille's Kitchen
Lucille's Kitchen in Minneapolis were linked via satellite
with a group in Washington D.C. The topic was the relationship
between Africans and African-Americans.
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Minnesota's 4 Legislative Leaders
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Rube Goldberg Invention Contest Winner
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WCCO-TV's Paul Douglas
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A capitol report from Mary Lahammer
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The Political Panel
We're joined on the Almanac couch by DFL political analyst
Sarah Stoesx, GOP political analyst Dave Jennings, and the
Reform Party's Dean Barkley.
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The Wrapup
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Entire
Almanac for February 25, 2000
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A Strange J.G. Monologue
What can we say?
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Our Danged Strange Weather
Dense fog... thunder and lightning... odd stuff for a Minnesota
February. Gary McDevitt will tell us what this late winter
thaw will mean for spring flooding.
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Involuntary Commitment
It's a tough topic... should Minnesota law be changed to make
it easier to commit people who are mentally ill but refuse
treatment? You'll hear two very different perspectives.
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Hotdish Hoopla!!
Yeah, we're cooking hotdish. Pat Dennis is the author of a
book called "Hotdish to Die For" which contains short stories
and recipes. Pat and J.G. Preston will prepare Summer Squash
Hotdish which is featured in Dennis' short story "The Lutheran
Who Lusted." Want the recipe? Go to Almanac Backstage.
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Republican Hopefuls
The GOP wants to the party of America's next president. This
week you'll hear Minnesota representatives from the George
Bush, John McCain and Alan Keyes campaigns.
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Oh So Much More Hotdish
J. G. Preston will don a chef's hat. If we can find ours.
Tune in and see what's cookin'.
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U.S. Senate Candidates Speak Out
And Mary Lahammer was there Thursday night to hear them. Watch and listen.
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This Week's Political Panel
Steve Minn's rejection... unicameral wins another committee
vote... and John McCain is raising cane everywhere. Three
topics for our three political panelists.
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The Wrapup
Last week's Index File question... this week's query (Who
was the Saturday Night Live Minnesota potty mouth on February
21, 1981?)... and some show-ending music courtesy of the Silver
Fox, Charlie Rich who performed in the Twin Cities this week in 1982.
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Entire
Almanac for March 3, 2000
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A Mardi Gras Monolog
And Dominic Papatola used to live in New Orleans.
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A Busy Day at the Capitol
Reporter Mary Lahammer has the latest in the arrest and arraignment
of State Representative Jim Rostberg. Our political reporter
Mary Lahammer brings us that and other news.
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Black Census Count
Find out what African Americans in Minnesota are doing to
make sure that the federal census doesn't undercount Blacks in our state.
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Data Privacy
One person's private data is another person's public information.
Here a lively debate about data privacy with our two guests:
Attorney General Mike Hatch and House Majority Leader Tim Pawlenty.
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Tim Penny For His Thoughts
He had planned to announce his candidacy for Senate on Tuesday,
but on Monday he changed his mind. Find out why as Tim Penny
joins us live in the studio.
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Smarty Pants
What happens when math wizards get together with origami and
J.G. Preston? Find out more about this weekend's math/origami
event at the U of M: www.math.umn.edu/itcep
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DFLers Who Want to Be Your Next Senator
See how many we gather up just one week before the DFL caucus
weekend. Hear from Jerry Janezich, Mike Ciresi, Rebecca Yanisch,
Steve Kelley, David Lillehaug and Steve Miles.
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The Wrapup
Who was the Saturday Night Live potty mouth on February 21,
1981. And who was on the cover of TV Guide last fall? You'll
have to wait for next week, because our debate ran long. But
you can still find out why we are ending the show with the
theme from "Hill Street Blues."
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Entire
Almanac for March 10, 2000
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A Carol Falkowski Monologue
And she takes aim at a lot of stuff.
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The Cheating Scandal One Year Later
Friday is the anniversary of the first press reports of the
U of M Gopher Basketball Cheating scandal. Also on Friday
Tonya Moten Brown was officially elevated to the post of Vice
President of U Athletics. She's our guest.
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Taxes Taxes Taxes
Got your attention? Your attention? Your attention? Find out
the three big competing tax plans over at the state capitol.
How big will your rebate check be? What other breaks might
you get?
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St. Paddy's Day Musical Preview
Some Irish music that will be featured as part of the Irish
Fest next Friday at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. J.G.
Preston's musical guest will be Irish harpist Katie McMahon.
McMahon is one of the artists featured on a new CD: "The Last
Bar: Irish Music in Minnesota".
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Counting Everybody
Efforts to avoid an undercount in Minnesota's Southeast Asian
population are detailed. Our guest is Valeng Cha.
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Profile in Frustration
Almanac political reporter Mary Lahammer brings us all up
to date on the future faced by the state's controversial Profile
of Learning graduation program.
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The Political Panel
Two presidential challengers drop out... and legislators step
into action in St. Paul. Two topics for tonigt's panel of
Republican Kris Sanda, DFLer Ruth Stanoch and Independence
Party member Dean Barkley.
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The Wrapup
Two Minnesota History questions... your comments about last
week's lively Senate Debate on Almanac... and show-ending
live Irish music by Katie McMahon.
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Entire
Almanac for March 17, 2000
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Profile of Learning
Once again, there is question whether our lawmakers will had
back home this spring without making any changes to the controversial
Profile of Learning. Buffalo Schools superintendent Tom Nelson
joins us to talk about dealing with the graduation standards on a daily basis.
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Wolf Management
Sen. Gary Laidig's wolf management bill passed the Senate
yesterday but still not everyone is happy with the plan. Sen.
Dan Stevens joins Laidig on the couch to tell the other side of the story.
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Cooking with JG and Sue Zelickson
Sue Zelickson will be at the Twin Cities Food and Wine Experience
next weekend and she'll give us a preview.
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The Guthrie
What do St. Patrick's Day, our State Capitol and the Guthrie
all have in common? Joe Dowling will be here to tell you.
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Nature Conservancy
What is Biodiversity and why should we all care about it?
Ron Nargang will be here to tell us.
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JG and Sue do some more cooking
We'll see how the Hors d'oeuvres are coming and sample a few too.
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Ventura on the Road
Mary Lahammer spent Thursday on the road with our Governor
in Wabasha, Lake City and and she'll share some of that with
us.
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First Termers
Our panel of first term house members join us to talk about
their second session.
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Wrap up
Last week's Index File...this week's Index File...and of course
our Minnesota musical history of the week.
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Entire
Almanac for March 24, 2000
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This Week's Monologue
Dr. Mark DePaolis isn't a big fan of smoking.
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Friday's Big Ethics Ruling
Our Mary Lahammer tells us about the report issued today on
the Ethics investigation of House member Arlon Lindner (R-Corcoran).
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The Capitol Follies
Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe and House Minority Leader
Tim Pawlenty give us the lowdown on the big week in St. Paul.
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Weather with Paul Douglas
Why did we just finish the warmest winter in our recorded
history? Paul Douglas has to find an answer to this question by Friday night.
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Choo!! Choo!!
Or is it merely chug, chug? Light rail and highway funding
are two topics of Mary Lahammer's report. But don't worry,
it's more interesting than that.
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The Penumbra Theatre
... wants a new St. Paul home. Penumbra managing director
Jayne Khalifa is our guest.
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Old Reformers Never Die...
... they form a new party. Some of the Reform party activists
in our state don't want to disafilliate with the National
Reform Party. You can count Cedric Scofield in that group.
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This Week's Political Panel
The honors this week belong to Ventura administration member
Jack Uldrich... Republican Cyndy Brucato... and DFLer Dee Long.
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The Wrapup
Who was on the cover of TV Guide November 8, 1999? And what
is the group that called Duluth home in the WPA Minnesota
Guide? We'll answer one of these qustions for you. And then
we'll play some show-ending music by Conway Twitty and Loretta
Lynn who performed in the Twin Cities 25 years ago this week.
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Entire
Almanac for March 31, 2000
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A James Lileks Monologue
Yup. It's him.
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Twin Cities Census Count
St. Paul is winning in the early going and that earns Mayor
Norm Coleman a seat at the Almanac table.
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Jesse Clip: "Living and Working in Space"
Seven years ago today KTCA aired "Living and Working in Space"
- Jesse Ventura spoke the first words in the film.
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Felony DWI
Is it a good idea to pass a good law... but only for one year?
Senators John Marty and Dave Johnson argue over the DWI felony
bill that passed the state senate on Thursday.
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Senator Rod Grams
A lot of DFLer and two Independence Party members want his
job. Hear why he thinks he should keep it.
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Ventura in Washington
Mary Lahammer has the report.
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Stadium Games
The new book by Star Tribune reporter Jay Weiner is causing
a great deal of attention. Find out why as Jay Weiner is our guest.
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The Political Panel
Our panelists always earn their keep during the last weeks
of the legislative session.
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The Wrapup
What was the Duluth group featured in the WPA Guide to Minnesota?
Learn from Nelson of Ritchfied. And what happened in Minneapolis
on March 26, 1918? Call our voicemail with your answers: 651-229-1430.
And then hang up quickly enough to listen to our show-ending
music by U2.
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