A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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July 17, 1991 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone shares his view on an abortion gag order debate in U.S. Congress.
July 19, 1991 - Call-in topic: Violence against women in Minnesota and in American culture in general
July 25, 1991 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten calls “Swine Master” Dave at the Hennepin County Fair to ask about racing pigs. Dave details the training schedule and says the key is desire to run.
August 1, 1991 - Robert Pepin answers listener questions about space.
August 6, 1991 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews individual on seeking better representation of tribal governments for tribal members.
August 7, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with the Lee Henry, mayor of Stockton, Minnesota, about getting relief after town was hit by flood waters. The mayor details how he “pushed” to get governmental assistance.
August 8, 1991 - Gil Gutknecht, of Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District, shares his concerns over check off proposal by Checchi regarding Northwest Airlines.
August 10, 1991 - Dr. Ford Bell answers listeners questions about dog and cat health.
August 12, 1991 - Daniel Callahan, the director and co-founder of the Hastings Center for Research and Education in Biomedical Ethics, speaking at a Minneapolis Health Care Technology Symposium sponsored by Group Health Incorporated. Dr. Callahan’s address was on the topic of allocation of health care resources. Following speech, Callahan answered audience questions. Callahan is an elected member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, and author and editor of more than 30 books, including "What Kind of Life: The Limits of Medical Progress.”
August 12, 1991 - Cathy Meredig, creator of Happy To Be Me dolls, talks about her new children’s toy. Meredid says the purpose behind doll is to present a more realistic body types to young girls and counter the unrealistic “Barbie” doll body shape that children have come to see as normal.