Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
June 30, 1995 - Samuel Myers, director of the Roy Wilkins Center for Human Relations and Social Justice at the Humphrey 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. Myers presents his views on subject.
July 1, 1995 - On this special "outdoor patio" Saturday Midday, MPR’s Mark Zdechlik interviews Phil Muller, of the Outdoor Cooking Store. Muller share various tips on the best approaches to grilling. Muller also answers listener questions.
July 3, 1995 - Minnesota’s U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone discusses the latest in Congress. Topics include rescissions bill, balanced budget, defense spending, cuts, and energy renewables. Wellstone also answers listener questions.
July 7, 1995 - A special edition of First Friday, presenting Connie Goldman's "Richard Avedon - A Sound Portrait.” Goldman interviews photographer Richard Avedon. They discuss Avedon’s work, and his thoughts and process of photography. Formally a reporter at MPR, Goldman has since produced several radio profiles. An exhibit of Avedon's work, "Richard Avedon: Evidence 1944-1994", was at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
July 14, 1995 - John Hockenberry, former NPR reporter, speaking at Macalester College in St. Paul. Hockenberry’s address was on the topic of his book about disability. Hockenberry also reads excerpts from book. Hockenberry is a two-time Peabody Award-winner and a reporter for ABC News. He is a paraplegic as a result of a car accident when he was nineteen. He has used a wheelchair since then and has written a new book about his experiences titled, "Moving Violations: War Zones, Wheelchairs, and Declarations of Independence."
August 4, 1995 - Midday presents Tipper Gore speaking at a conference on families, co-sponsored by Vice-President Al Gore and the University of Minnesota's Children, Youth and Family Consortium. Gore’s address was on the topic of sex and violence in the media and its effect on children.
August 9, 1995 - Midday presents an NPR Special Report on the end of World War II in 1945, upon the U.S. bombing of Nagasaki, Japan. Scott Simon hosts report that includes various historical readings, audio, and interviews.
August 10, 1995 - Robert Rubin, U.S. Treasury Secretary, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Rubin’s address was titled, “The Debt and the Economy: Tough Choices for America's Future.” Following speech, Rubin 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.
August 14, 1995 - A drama-documentary by writer Norman Corwin about the anniversary of the end of World War II, called "50 Years Later: 14 August," featuring voices of Charles Kuralt and Pat Carroll. Following documentary, a special "Talk of Minnesota" program, with recorded recollections and listener memories of V-J day, 50 years ago.
August 18, 1995 - Arne Carlson, Minnesota governor, speaking to school administrators at Radisson hotel in Bloomington. Carlson addressed was about ways to improve Minnesota's education system. The Governor said school buildings should be open for a longer day and spoke about vouchers, performance-based pay, changes in teacher tenure and collective bargaining. Following speech, MPR’s Mike Mulcahy interviews Larry Pogemiller, Minnesota state senator and chair of the Senate Education Committee; and Alice Johnson, DFLMinnesota state representative and chair of the House Education Committee, give a DFL response to his speech. Mulcahy also takes listener comments.