February 14, 2000 - Continuation of a special extended edition of Midday, presenting excerpts from the inaugural program 50 Years: The Mondale Lectures on Public Service. Topic was on "Atlantic City Revisited: Mississippi Freedom Democrats and the Integration of the Democratic Party." Part 2 highlights a panel discussion with Lawrence Guyot, the Reverend Ed King, William Winter, and Taylor Branch, who share their thoughts and recollections of the 1964 Atlantic City Democratic National Convention.
February 24, 2000 - Sam Grabarski, president and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council; and Steve Cramer, executive director of the Minneapolis Community Development Agency discuss downtown Minneapolis and what to do with "Block E."
March 17, 2000 - On this Word of Mouth program, MPR’s Chris Roberts brings together Lou Bellamy, Penumbra Theatre artistic director; and Dominic Papatola, Pioneer Press critic, to discuss viewpoints on poet Rita Dove’s The Darker Face Of The Earth play that was performed at the theatre.
March 23, 2000 - St. Paul's Penumbra Theater company has a new plan for a future home.
March 27, 2000 - On this Midday program, Nick Hayes, history professor at Hamline University, gives an analysis of the Russian elections in which Russia's new president-elect Vladimir Putin won a majority of the vote in presidential election.
March 30, 2000 - On this Midday, Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson talks about charges his administration was improperly involved in the threat to move the Twins and gain a new ballpark. Program also includes a talk with Twins President Jerry Bell.
April 3, 2000 - Local sports analyst Howard Sinker talks about the Minnesota Twins beginning their 40th season, in the midst of fan apathy and a decreasing interest in baseball, according to a Minnesota Poll.
April 12, 2000 - MPR’s Lorna Benson interviews filmmaker Greg Stiever on his film Poles Apart. This documentary includes Ann Bancroft and her feelings during the expedition through the lens of her diary. [Content Warning: This audio discusses suicidal ideations]
April 26, 2000 - Eugene McCarthy, former Minnesota senator and former presidential candidate, visits MPR studios to talk with Gary Eichten about politics, journalism, and 25 years after the end of the Vietnam War. McCarthy also answers listener call-in questions.
May 24, 2000 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Walter Mondale, former U.S. ambassador to Japan and former vice-president, on congressional bill that would allow China permit normal trade status. Following Mondale interview, David Foster, director of the NW quadrant of states for the United Steelworkers of America, shares his view on the bill and its impact.