Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
January 23, 1995 - Richard McCormick, CEO of U-S West, speaking at Minnesota Meeting in Minneapolis. McCormick’s address was on the topic “Interactive TV and the Information Superhighway: A Sneak Preview.” Following speech, McCormick answered 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.
January 25, 1995 - Broadcast of a town meeting titled “Duluth 2001 and Beyond”. Architect Steve McNeill and psychologist Jean Olson, both members of the Visioning 2001 Scenario Builders Committee, present a visioning process for the future of Duluth. They summarize numerous priorities in planning for future of the community. After presentation, audience members express their questions and comments.
January 26, 1995 - Following a Hanan Ashrawi speech at Carlson Lecture Series speech, MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviewed Dina LeGall, a native of Israel and a visiting professor of history at Macalester College in St. Paul, who spoke on the Israel/Palestine situation.
January 26, 1995 - Hanan Ashrawi, author, educator and political activist, speaking Carlson Lecture Series. Ashrawi’s address was titled “The Challenges of Peace and Nation Building.” Following speech, Ashrawi answered audience questions. Ashrawi was formerly chief spokesperson for the Palestinian delegation in the Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations.
January 28, 1995 - On this Saturday Midday, Gary Branson, author and former contractor, discusses indoor projects around the home during winter. Branson also answers listener questions.
February 2, 1995 - On this Midday program, Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson discusses federal welfare reform, state controls, health care, Prairie Island, politics, and education funding. Carlson also answered listener questions.
February 4, 1995 - On this Saturday Midday, Chris Walsh, Star Tribune assistant travel editor, discusses winter travel destinations and getaways in the Upper Midwest. Walsh also answers listener questions.
February 16, 1995 - Nadine Strossen, president of American Civil Liberties Union, discusses her book "Defending Pornography: Free Speech, Sex, and the Fight for Women's Rights" and the subject of pornography in relation to law and community. Strossen also answers listener questions.
February 17, 1995 - NPR’s award-winning author Tom Gjelten discusses his book "Sarajevo Daily: A City and Newspaper Under Siege." Gjelten also answers listener questions.
February 18, 1995 - On this Saturday Midday, Timothy Blade, professor in the department of Design, Housing and Apparel at University of Minnesota, discusses antiques collecting, definitions, and pricing. Blade also answers listener questions.