Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
August 19, 1993 - Daniel Popeo, a former federal trial attorney and staff assistant to President Richard Nixon; and Ronald Meshbesher, Minneapolis defense attorney, participated in the Charles Lindbergh Memorial Lectures, held at St. Cloud State University. The two debated on the criminal justice system. Debate was titled “Resolved: That the Criminal Justice System in America Favors a Criminal Over the Victim.“ Daniel Popeo argued that the criminal justice system is weighted in favor of those accused of crimes; Ron Meshbesher argued against that view. Following debate, Popeo and Meshbesher answered audience questions.
September 2, 1993 - Irv Anderson, new speaker designate of the Minnesota House, discusses the future course of the DFL-controlled Minnesota legislature. Anderson also answers listener questions.
September 3, 1993 - On this special Minnesota State Fair edition of First Friday program, MPR’s Beth Friend presents a “New Minnesotans” theme, with live performances by international musicians living and working in the Twin Cities, including an Andean folk band, Finnish singer-songwriter, and Greek vocalist.
September 21, 1993 - John Rollwagen, former CEO of Cray Research, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Rollwagen shared his experiences as a private-sector CEO working in the government. Rollwagen spent five months in the Clinton Administration as the Deputy Secretary of Commerce. Following speech, Rollwagen answered audience 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.
October 5, 1993 - General John M. Loh, commander of the Air Combat Command of the United States Air Force, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Loh’s address was titled "A Government Office More Efficient Than Your Business... No Kidding." Following speech, Loh answered audience 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.
October 13, 1993 - Thomas Friedman, New York Times correspondent, speaking at the Woman's Club of Minneapolis. Friedman’s address was titled “The Clinton Administration: A Report Card." Friedman also spoke on the peace in middle east, which he believes will be a series of 'grey compromises'. Friedman is author of the book “From Beirut to Jerusalem.”
October 18, 1993 - Bob Jobbins, editor of the BBC World Service News, answers questions from a University of Minnesota audience and from MPR listeners about developments in the Middle East, the process of gathering news from all over the world, and the influence of world news organizations like the BBC.
October 20, 1993 - Sarah DeCosse, attorney with the Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights, discusses the U.S. actions taken regarding Haiti and the humanitarian issues within the country. DeCosse also answers listener questions.
October 21, 1993 - Arnaud de Borchgrave, senior advisor to the Center for Strategic and International Studies and former chief foreign correspondent for Newsweek magazine, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. De Borchgrave’s address was titled, "The New World Disorder: Truth or Consequences?” Following speech, De Borchgrave answered audience 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.
October 23, 1993 - Midday presents a broadcast of a local crime bill forum. Panelists Janet Reno, U.S. attorney general; Bruce Vento, Minnesota congressman; and William Finney, St. Paul police chief, share their views and answer audience questions.