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June 20, 1989 - Rev. Jesse Jackson giving keynote address at the annual Minnesota Bar Association. Jackson’s speech was titled "The Future of Justice in America: Lawyers as Agents of Change."
July 15, 1989 - Robert Pepin, physics professor at University of Minnesota, reflects on the Apollo moon landing, and his scientific work on material that was brought back. Pepin also answers listener questions. Program presents short audio segment highlights of Walter Kronkite’s reporting of Apollo 11 mission.
August 15, 1989 - Sara Evans, director of the Center for Advanced Feminist Study at the University of Minnesota and author, speaking at St. Olaf College in Northfield, as part of a conference called, "Re-visioning the Curriculum". Evan’s address was on the topic of the importance of integrating the history of women into school curriculum. Following speech, Evans answered audience questions. Sara Evans is author of "Born for Liberty: A History of Women in America", and co-authored "Wage Justice" with Barbara Nelson, which is a study of comparable worth in Minnesota.
August 21, 1989 - Gary Bauer, president of the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C., speaking at a recent forum sponsored by the Berean League in Crystal, Minnesota. Bauer addresses the topic of family and religious values. In the Reagan administration, Gary Bauer was Undersecretary of Education. While at the Department of Education, he was chairman of the administration working group which issued a report called, "The Family: Preserving America's Future". He later worked in the White House Domestic Policy Office, serving as an advisor to President Reagan.
August 21, 1989 - Werner Fornos, president of the Population Institute in Washington, D.C., speaking at the Minnesota Press Club. Fornos’s address was titled “A World of 5 Billion: What Are Its Implications?" After speech, Fornos answered audience questions.
August 25, 1989 - Lee Atwater, chairman of the Republican National Committee, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Atwater talks political campaigns, and his role in helping elect George Bush to President of the United States. Following speech, Atwater answers listener questions. At end of program, Pat Forciea, who ran Dukakis campaign in Minnesota, provides a follow-up commentary. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
September 2, 1989 - Hyman Berman, history professor at University of Minnesota, discusses Minnesota's colorful labor history and the context that provides for current labor issues. Berman also answers listener questions.
September 14, 1989 - David Kearns, chair and CEO of Xerox, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Kearns’ address was on the topic "Winning the Brain Race: A Bold Plan to Make Our Schools Competitive." He talks about education restructuring and a future world-class workforce. Following speech, Kearns answers listener questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
September 21, 1989 - MPR’s Joe Kelly presents a Radio Town Meeting program from the Twin Ports studios. The topic is the problems and challenges of small schools. Program begins with a report, followed by interviews with Meridel Kahl, professor in the education department at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth; and Troy Mattson, a freshman at Hamline University in St. Paul. Kahl and Mattson also answer listener questions.
September 28, 1989 - Elizabeth Dole, U.S. secretary of labor, speaking to the National Conference of Editorial Writers at the St. Paul Hotel. Dole addresses her plans for the Department of Labor. Elizabeth Dole also served the Reagan presidency as Secretary of Transportation. She has had a long career in public service, including posts with the Office of Consumer Affairs and the Federal Trade Commission.