Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
December 18, 1983 - Harlan Cleveland, former U.S. ambassador to NATO and head of Hubert H. Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, discusses world politics. Topics include Beirut bombing of marine barracks, arms control negotiations, and Middle East peace talks. Cleveland also answers listener questions.
December 20, 1983 - Bob Packwood, Oregon U.S. Senator (R), speaking at GOP Feminist Caucus of Minnesota dinner.
December 27, 1983 - Rozanne L. Ridgway, the U.S. Ambassador to the German Democratic Republic (East Germany), discusses U.S. relations with East Germany and other eastern bloc nations. Ridgway also answers listener questions.
January 12, 1984 - Frank Magid, a news media consultant, speaking to the Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Magid’s address was on the topic of audience research techniques and programming on commercial television. One of Magid’s clients is the Hubbard Broadcasting Company. Stanley Hubbard provides a brief introduction and history.
January 19, 1984 - Michael Marien, futurist and editor of Future Survey, speaking at Itasca Seminar. Marien addresses the interconnection between information, economics and food.
February 6, 1984 - Douglas Fraser, former president of the United Auto Workers union, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Fraser’s address was on the topic of "Have Unions Outlived Their Usefulness?" Following speech, Fraser answered several audience questions regarding labor. Fraser was a key figure in the restructuring of Chrysler Corporation, which saved the firm from bankruptcy, and saved the jobs of thousands of workers. Fraser became the first union official to sit on the company's board of directors. 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.
February 9, 1984 - MPR’s Deborah Fisher presents part one of a series on the police profession. Report highlights the state's police skills training course, focusing on two students who took the course hoping to become police officers. Includes various interviews and commentary.
February 10, 1984 - Dave Jennings, State House Minority leader, discusses the House Independent-Republican view of issues to be discussed during the 1984 legislative session. Topics include the surplus, education, and state budget.
February 25, 1984 - On this Weekend program, this Hodding Carter, anchorman and chief correspondent for "Inside Story" on PBS, and formerly spokesman for the Department of State under the Carter administration, discusses politics, the press, public perception, and current events. Carter also answers listener questions. Program begins with a brief statement from Rick Lewis, MPR’s vice-president of News and Information, on the announcement of new organization project, called Public Policy Unit.
March 7, 1984 - Jimmy Carter, former president of the United States, speaking at Carlson Lecture Series in Northrop Auditorium. Carter’s address was on the topic “Priorities for a Great Nation.” Following speech, Carter answered audience questions.