Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
February 15, 1996 - A Midday call-in program with award-winning writer James Fallows whose new book is titled Breaking the News: How the Media Undermine American Democracy.
February 19, 1996 - Hour 2 of Midmorning featuring Voices of Minnesota with Thelma Buckner, gospel singer and Daniel Hofrenning, St. Olaf Political Science professor on presidents in their role in history call-in.
February 20, 1996 - Joan Growe, Minnesota Secretary of State, examines the possibility of a presidential primary happening in Minnesota. The state has long had a caucus system in place. 1992 was the first time in decades that a primary took place in the state. Growe also answers listener questions.
February 21, 1996 - Midday presents Keith Lockhart, the artistic director of the Boston Pops Orchestra, speaking at the National Press Club. Lockhart talks of the importance of education and support of the arts.
February 23, 1996 - Midday’s Gary Eichten speaks with St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman, who previews his State of the City Address. Coleman discusses the current conditions and future prospects for the city of St. Paul. Topics include local crime, riverfront development, taxes, and reinvestment. Coleman also answers listener questions.
February 26, 1996 - Hour 2 of Midmorning featuring Voices of Minnesota with Professor Mahmoud El-Kati from Macalester on race relations. Also Odd Jobs - fish feeder and Leonard Weinglass, lead defense attorney for Mumia Abu-Jamal.
February 28, 1996 - Midday presents Defense Secretary William Perry speaking at the National Press Club, who discusses US-Russia relations, among other topics.
February 29, 1996 - Robert Reich, U.S. Secretary of Labor, joins Midday from Washington D.C. to talk about his proposals to address the economic insecurity many Americans face, the unemployment situation, and to answer listener questions.
March 4, 1996 - Midday presents Vice-President Al Gore speaking at the National Press Club. The Vice-President talks about the role of the federal government in achieving a balanced budget. He answers questions from the National Press Club audience as well.
March 4, 1996 - Hour 2 of Midmorning, featuring Voices of Minnesota with Peter Thompson, Dr. John Najarian's lawyer, and Jerry Baker on gardening.