All Things Considered is a comprehensive source for afternoon news and information provided by various MPR hosts in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington over the decades. The program contains interviews, reports, speeches and breaking coverage.
September 1, 1992 - Local sports commentator Howard Sinker shares his view that the 1992 Minnesota Twins season will end with close of regular MLB season.
September 7, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten gets a history lesson on Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota. The Corn Palace, created to promote South Dakota agriculture, celebrates its 100th birthday in 1992.
September 7, 1992 - Political analysts Bob Meek and Tom Horner provide commentary of the 1992 presidential campaign between incumbent George H. Bush and challenger Bill Clinton.
September 14, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews Bob Weinholzer, MN GOP chairman, about his disapproval on the concept of crossover voting in primaries.
September 14, 1992 - With the death of Dr. Philip Benson, a conversation on doctor obligations to disclose if they have an AIDS diagnosis.
September 16, 1992 - An interview with Michael Scandrett, new director of HealthRight, a health care program for Minnesotans with low incomes.
September 17, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews racing coach of Paycheck, a turkey who was to compete in Worthington Turkey Race until found killed. It makes for a strange conversation.
September 22, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with a professor about the equinox. Saint's Days, dates, start of seasons, as well as holidays are humorously discussed.
September 23, 1992 - A discussion on MPR’s All Things Considered about a study on cancer among farmers. Potential culprits mentioned are ultraviolet rays from the sun and pesticide usage on the farmland.
September 25, 1992 - A discussion on society developing ‘list’ memorials, such as the Vietnam Wall Memorial and AIDS quilt.