Digitization made possible by the National Historical Publications & Records Commission.
January 5, 1990 - Carl Sagan, author and astrophysicist, speaking at a Washington D.C. conference co-sponsored by the AMA National Initiative for Science and Technology. Sagan’s address was titled "Education: Strategies for Change," and dealt with the dangers of a scientifically illiterate population.
March 16, 1990 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger takes a tour in northern Minnesota on the Northwest Regional Library bookmobile. It’s a bumpy ride for those in the vehicle, but a worthwhile trip for the many readers within the rural expanse.
March 23, 1990 - Garrison Keillor talks about his show "The Monthly Meeting of the Moon Club of New York" and answers listener questions.
March 26, 1990 -
March 30, 1990 - On this Midday program, MPR’s Bob Potter interviews author and poet Bill Holm. They discuss Holm’s book “Coming Home Crazy: An Alphabet of China Essays” and the Tiananmen Square protests. Holm also answers listener questions.
April 7, 1990 -
April 18, 1990 - Chinese American writer and activist Bette Bao Lord talks about her new book, "Legacies: A Chinese Mosaic". Listener participation.
June 8, 1990 -
June 30, 1990 - Poet, author, playwright, actress and civil rights activist Maya Angelou speaks at the third Nancy Hank Lecture on Arts and Public Policy. Angelou’s address is on the importance of art.
July 16, 1990 -