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May 15, 1992 - On this Voices from the Heartland episode, MPR’s Marlana Benzie-Lourey talks with central Minnesota poet Jerry Hansen about his time serving during Vietnam War, and his poetry about that experience. Hansen also reads numerous poems.
May 15, 1992 - MPR’s Bruce MacDonald talks with Lou Bellamy, artistic director at Penumbra Theatre, about productions of "The Mighty Gents" and "Dutchman." Bellamy compares the subject matter of plays to the angry unrest after Rodney King trial acquittals. Bellamy also shares his personal thoughts.
June 22, 1992 - A broadcast of MPR’s The Morning Show at The Centrum, located at Concordia College in Fargo-Moorhead. Program contains skits, interviews, performances and readings.
July 3, 1992 - Barton Sutter reads his essay “Boundary Waters Canoe Park.” Sutter recalls the travails to get into Boundary Waters being far more trecherous than the wild.
July 14, 1992 - MPR’s Mike Mulcahy interviews Walter Mondale, former U.S. vice president, who discusses the upcoming 1992 National Democratic Convention and the Clinton/Gore ticket.
July 15, 1992 - MPR’s Mike Edgerly interviews Steven Gillon, author of "The Democrats' Dilemma." Book presents the Democratic party through the lens of Walter Mondale's political career. Interview was held at the National Democratic Convention, held in New York City.
July 28, 1992 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews Archie Givens Jr. about touring exhibit of The Archie Givens, Sr. Collection of African American Literature.
August 4, 1992 - MPR’s Kate Smith reports on legal battle over judicial election process. Alan Page, former Minnesota Viking and Minnesota Assistant Attorney General, is filing lawsuit to get on ballot for Minnesota Supreme Court. The lawsuit argues against move by governor to seek term extension rather than a public election for seat.
August 7, 1992 - MPR’s Catherine Winter reports on court decision over judicial election process. The decision allows Alan Page, former Minnesota Viking and Minnesota Assistant Attorney General, to be on ballot for the Supreme Court seat that Justice Lawrence R. Yetka currently holds.
August 13, 1992 - Excerpt of “White Chocolate” by performance artist and playwright Laurie Carlos.