A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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April 20, 1982 - This live debate on the ballot measure in St. Paul that would authorize the city to award a cable television franchise to a public, non-profit corporation includes Roger Christianson and Larry Winans of the Committee for Risk Free Cable Now arguing for private ownership and Councilman Bill Wilson and College of Saint Catherine Communications professor Jim Townsend speaking for public management of the system.
April 27, 1982 - Joanne Slavin, assistant professor and extension nutritionist at the University of Minnesota, discusses the role of nutrition and exercise. Slavin also answers listener questions.
May 1, 1982 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Bob Potter talks with Minneapolis Police Chief Tony Bouza. They discuss various topics of law enforcement, including police reform, local crime, and Civil Service Commission, amongst others. Bouza also answers listener questions.
May 5, 1982 - Barbara Seaman, founder of the Women's Health Network, answers listener questions about women's health and reproductive problems.
May 8, 1982 - Earl Connelly talks about pest control with Bob Potter on "Weekend" program.
May 10, 1982 - Dr. Michael Osterholm, Chief of the Acute Epidemiology Division of the Minnesota Department of Health, answers live listener questions about Toxic Shock Syndrome and other health issues.
May 12, 1982 - Fishing specialist Chet Meyers answers live listener questions on fishing.
May 15, 1982 - George Hoffman, from the Coast Guard Auxiliary, talks with Bob Potter and listeners about boating safety and summer water fun.
May 16, 1982 - Maya Angelou speaks her mind at the Ford Hall Forum as she receives the Forum's 1st Amendment Award.
May 17, 1982 - Nancy Fushan interviews Richard Killmer, oboist at The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, who is leaving the Orchestra to teach at the Eastern School in New York. Killmer discusses teaching, talent of students, and “voice” of oboe.