A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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August 31, 1987 - Dr. B.J. Kennedy, professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota, widely recognized as one of the University's top cancer researchers, answers listener questions about possible causes and treatments of cancer.
September 2, 1987 - Jim Schaefer, director of the Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, discusses community approaches to preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Topics include drunk driving, alcohol sales to minors, and informal social control. Schaefer also answers listener questions.
September 4, 1987 - Father Robert Drinan, professor of law at Georgetown University Law Center, speaking at the College of St. Benedict. Father Drinan’s address was on the topic "Religion and Politics in Contemporary American Society". Drinan presents a historical perspective of the church/state problems, and what may happen going forward. Following his speech, Father Drinan answered audience questions. Father Robert Drinan is best known to most of us as a former member of congress where he served 10 years from 1971 to 1981. Drinan was ordained a priest (Society of Jesus) in 1953. From 1956 to 1970, Drinan was dean and Professor of Law at Boston College Law School. He is the author of numerous books including, "Beyond the Nuclear Freeze", "Vietnam: An Armageddon", and "Democracy, Dissent and Disorder".
September 14, 1987 - Dr. Anita Pumpusch, President of the College of St. Catherine, answers listener questions about women's role in the Catholic church. Pumpusch met over the weekend in Florida with other college presidents and Pope John Paul.
September 16, 1987 - Chuck Slocum, executive director of the Minnesota Business Partnership, discusses the 10-year anniversary of the organization, it’s achievements, and future goals. Slocum also answers listener questions.
September 17, 1987 - Joanne Van Oorsouw, writing coordinator at the College of St. Catherine, answers listener questions about the use of language, the sources of phrases and words, etc.
September 18, 1987 - MPR’s Tom Meersman reports from Twin Cities International Airport as Northwest flight 128 arrives from Bangkok. Among its passengers are nearly three dozen Hmong refugees planning to resettle in Minnesota. Meersman speaks with officials about the difficulites to be faced…including housing, language, and jobs.
September 22, 1987 - Joseph Piscatella, author of "Don't Eat Your Heart Out", answers listener questions about healthy cooking and eating.
September 23, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal gives a regular season game summary of Twins home game against the Texas Rangers. The Twins have put together the best home record in MLB, recording 53-23 at the dome thus far.
September 25, 1987 - Dr. Robert Pepin, professor of physics at the University of Minnesota, and chair of the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Planetary and Lunar Exploration, discusses what is next for space exploration and the U.S. Space Program. Topics include traveling to Mars, conditions of space on the human body, rocket capabilities, and the status of Hubble telescope launch. Pepin also answers listener questions.