A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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July 15, 1989 - Robert Pepin, physics professor at University of Minnesota, reflects on the Apollo moon landing, and his scientific work on material that was brought back. Pepin also answers listener questions. Program presents short audio segment highlights of Walter Kronkite’s reporting of Apollo 11 mission.
July 17, 1989 - Journalism graduate student at the University of Minnesota and Polish native Peter Pryzytula answers listener questions about current events in Poland.
July 26, 1989 - On this Midday program, conductor Leonard Slatkin, who is concluding his tenure as artistic director of the Minnesota Orchestra Sommerfest, has a conversation with MPR’s Bob Potter and answers listener questions about his approach to music making.
July 29, 1989 - Extension entomologist Jeff Hahn from the University of Minnesota, answers listener questions about dealing with summertime insect problems.
August 3, 1989 - Nick Hayes, associate professor of history at Hamline University, answers listener questions on the Soviet Union.
August 4, 1989 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Nancy Brataas, Minnesota state senator; and Phyllis Kahn, Minnesota state representative. They discuss their thoughts and experiences at National Women's Caucus being held in St. Paul. Brataas and Kahn also answer listener questions.
August 5, 1989 - Horticulturist Deb Brown answers listeners' questions about late summer/early fall lawn and garden projects.
August 12, 1989 - Dr. Ford Bell, an internist at the University of Minnesota small animal clinic, answers listener questions about dog and cat health care.
August 14, 1989 - Michael Dorris, author of "The Broken Cord", who is also a Native American scholar, answers listener questions about fetal alcohol syndrome and other Indian concerns.
August 15, 1989 - Sara Evans, director of the Center for Advanced Feminist Study at the University of Minnesota and author, speaking at St. Olaf College in Northfield, as part of a conference called, "Re-visioning the Curriculum". Evan’s address was on the topic of the importance of integrating the history of women into school curriculum. Following speech, Evans answered audience questions. Sara Evans is author of "Born for Liberty: A History of Women in America", and co-authored "Wage Justice" with Barbara Nelson, which is a study of comparable worth in Minnesota.