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MINNESOTA SPEAKS: Political Debates and Forums


Throughout the coming elections season, tpt will broadcast a series of debates and forums produced in partnership with local public service organizations for the Minnesota Channel. These programs will often cover specific topics in great depth, such as education, the environment, and issues important to seniors.

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Previously aired programs below are available in streaming video

Almanac - State Auditor Candidates (9/8/2006)
It's their first - and possibly only - live TV debate. All four of the candidates on the ballot this November join us; Republican Pat Anderson, DFLer Rebecca Otto, IP candidate Lucy Gerold and Green candidate Dave Burger.
Greater Minnesota Forum: A U.S. Senate Debate - a debate focused on issues important to outstate residents.
Constitutional or Not? Debating the MVST - Experts examine the motor vehicle sales tax amendment, Co-produced with the Coalition of Greater MN Cities.
Almanac - Campaign Notebook (9/15/2006)
Mary Lahammer reports on Thursday's Chamber of Commerce Gubernatorial debate, and fills in the rest of the week's happenings.
Almanac - 5th District Congressional Debate (9/15/2006)
All four candidates - Keith Ellison, Alan Fine, Tammy Lee and Jay Pond - join us live in the studio to participate in a debate.
Almanac - Attorney General Debate (9/15/2006)
John James, Jeff Johnson, Papa John Kolstad and Lori Swanson face off in their first televised debate on the Almanac couch.
Almanac - 6th District Congressional Debate (9/22/2006)
Michele Bachmann, John Binkowski and Patty Wetterling join Cathy and Eric in studio for the first televisied debate between these candidates.
Almanac - Campaign Notebook (9/22/2006)
Mary Lahammer's report focuses on political blogs
Age Well, Live Well: A Town Hall Forum - a lively discussion with Minnesotans about our changing demographics and community strategies to help us age gracefully and in good health. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Co-produced with the Minnesota Board on Aging.
Minnesota Speaks: A U.S Senate Forum - a political debate co-produced with AARP
Almanac - Secretary of State (9/29/2006)
All four of the Secretary of State candidates will square off in their first televised debate. Joining us in studio will be Independent candidate Bruce Kennedy, Republican Mary Kiffmeyer, DFL candidate Mark Ritchie and IP candidate Joel Spoonheim.
Minnesota Speaks: A Governor's Forum - a political debate co-produced with AARP
Envision Minnesota: Our Environment And The Future Of Our Communities - Minnesota’s leading candidates for governor talk about the environment.  Co-produced with Envision Minnesota
Almanac - Campaign Notebook (10/6/2006)
Mary's weekly campaign report focuses on Thursday's Governor's debate in Rochester.
Almanac - Campaign Notebook (10/13/2006)
This week Mary Lahammer focuses on one of the open seats in the Minnesota legislature... District 50B in the Northern Twin Cities suburbs.
Almanac - 8th District Congressional Debate (10/13/2006)
Jim Oberstar is being challenged by former U.S. Senator Rod Grams and by candidate Harry Welty. All three join us live for the first debate in the campaign.
Almanac - 2nd Congressional District Debate (10/20/2006)
John Kline and Colleen Rowley join us for their only televised debate
Almanac - Gubernatorial Debate (11/3/2006)
Incumbent Governor Tim Pawlenty, Mike Hatch and Peter Hutchinson joins us in their last televised debate.