A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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March 18, 1992 - Midday program presents two documentaries: "Shared Visions: Art, Music and Literature", reflections on cultural continuity by Native American artists, writers, dancers, and musicians; and "Traditional Caring: Non-traditional Health Issues," a look at how Native Americans confront contemporary health concerns such as diabetes, alcoholism and AIDS with traditional healing practices.
March 27, 1992 - MPR’s Stephen Smith talks with composer Robert Moran about his operatic work “From the Towers of the Moon.” Moran promotes the idea of children operas. Piece also includes interview clips of soprano Elisabeth Como and composer John Adams.
March 27, 1992 - On this segment of interview with Eugene McCarthy, he discusses the deficit, recession, and world politics.
March 27, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Eugene McCarthy about the 1992 Democratic presidential campaigns of Jerry Brown and Bill Clinton. McCarthy also speaks about Independent candidate Ross Perot.
March 30, 1992 - Spirits of the Present: The Legacy from Native America is a series about Native American cultures as told from a Native American perspective.Spirits of the Present: The Legacy from Native America - a documentary series from field recordings which examines the diverse cultures of Native America. They examine the life of today's Indians; their wisdom and humor, art and music, economics, and education, religion and politics.13 half-hour programs produced by the Native American Public Broadcasting Consortium and Radio Smithsonian, broadcast on 410 stations in North America. This documentary series about Native American history and culture looks at the life of today's Indians."Battle Lines: Pressures of the Land" - Modern-day struggles over issues of sovereignty and land ownership between Native Americans and the Euramerican peoples. - Produced by Dick Brooks (3/11/1992)"Sustaining Our Communities: Natural Resource Management" - An examination of traditional Indian farming techniques for growing corn, natural resource management practices and the revitalization of the buffalo and salmon population within various tribal communities. - Produced by Richard Two Elk (3/4/1992)
March 31, 1992 - Former Minnesota Governor Elmer L. Anderson shares his political thoughts on Harold LeVander, another former governor. LeVander died on March 30th, 1992.
March 31, 1992 - Part one is a series of interviews with four Minnesota women about their lives. This is followed by in-studio guests Anita Pampusch and Aviva Breen. Pampusch is the president of the College of St. Catherine, and Breen is the executive director for the Legislative Commission on the Economic Status of Women.
April 1, 1992 - Midday airs Republican presidential candidate Pat Buchanan speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Buchanan’s address was on the topic of politics, policy, and the campaign. Following speech, Buchanan answered audience questions.
April 3, 1992 - Norman Augustine, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta Corporation, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Augustine’s address was on the topic "Ethics in Business and the Business of Ethics". Following speech, Augustine answered audience questions. Sidney Emery of Honeywell introduced Augustine. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
April 3, 1992 - Roger Sween, a library cooperation specialist at State Library Services, Minnesota Department of Education, talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about the variety of choices involved in declaring a ‘State Book.’