Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
May 25, 1995 - Midday presents Andrew Young, Atlanta mayor and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, speaking to the Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting. Young’s address was titled, "Stopping the Decline in American Cities: A Quality of Life Message for Minnesota." Following speech, Young answered audience questions.
May 25, 1995 - Midday presents Robert Putnam, author and political scientist, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Putnam’s address was on the topic of civic engagement and social connectedness. Following speech, Putnam answers audience questions.
May 27, 1995 - On this special Memorial Day weekend program, MPR’s Mark Zdechlik interviews Bill Halsey, WWI veteran; John O’Neil, WWII & Korean War veteran; and Mary Breed, Vietnam War veteran, share personal memories of war. The group also answers listener questions.
June 7, 1995 - Karen Ignagni, the president and CEO of Group Health Association of America, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Ignagni’s address was titled, “Medicare Reform: How It Will Change the Health Care Industry.” Following speech, Ignagni 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.
June 10, 1995 - Stefan Fatsis, author of "Wild and Outside: How a Renegade Minor League Revived the Spirit of Baseball in America's Heartland," discusses the popularity of minor league baseball and interest in outdoor stadiums. Fatsis also answers listener questions.
June 12, 1995 - Linda Wertheimer, host of NPR’s All Things Considered, speaking at Augsburg College. Wertheimer address was on the topic of her time at National Public Radio. Wertheimer has written a book called "Listening to America: 25 Years in the Life of a Nation as Heart on National Public Radio."
June 13, 1995 - Hedrick Smith, author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, speaking at the Minnesota Business Roundtable held in Minneapolis. Smith’s address was on the topic of connection between business and the educational system. Smith has produced a PBS documentary “Challenge to America,” and book is titled "Re-Thinking America: A New Game Plan from the American Innovators: Schools, Business, People, and Work." After speech, program presents a brief NPR report on teacher potentially being fired for using books with gay characters in her English class.
June 15, 1995 - Alan Blinder, vice chair of the Federal Reserve, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Blinder’s address was titled, “The U.S. Economy: How Long Will Growth Continue?” Following speech, Blinder 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.
June 27, 1995 - Robert Pepin, professor of physics and astronomy at University of Minnesota, discusses the U.S. space program, Atlantis space shuttle launch, and new developments in space and astronomy. Pepin also answers listener questions.
June 30, 1995 - Abigail Thernstrom, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, speaking to forum held at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute. Topic of forum was, "The American Community: Implications for Social Policy," and examined the role of government in building a sense of community, and how political parties and the political process affect community. Thernstrom presents her views on subject.