A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
Click here for specific content for Midday, and All Things Considered.
November 25, 1981 -
November 28, 1981 - Host Bob Potter talks with John Kofski, an accountant, and George Covington via telephone from Texas on money, investments, the economy, and personal finances.
December 2, 1981 - Marilyn French, feminist writer and novelist, shares her thoughts on writing, the feminist movement, and society.
December 2, 1981 -
December 3, 1981 -
December 5, 1981 - Midday’s Bob Potter talks with virtuoso violinist Pinchas Zukerman about his role as The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra musical director and conductor. Zukerman discusses arts funding, censoring of certain composers, orchestra alignment, and recording. He also answers listener questions. Program includes music elements.
December 10, 1981 - Midday broadcasts a Chimera Playwright Conference panel discussion looking at the treatment of playwrights in American theater. Participants include Edward Albee, Tom Dunn, and Chris Kirkland. Event is moderated by Dale Huffington, Chimera managing director.
December 10, 1981 - Complete unaired outtakes compilation of Midday broadcast of a Chimera Playwright Conference panel discussion looking at the treatment of playwrights in American theater. Participants include Edward Albee, Tom Dunn, and Chris Kirkland. Event is moderated by Dale Huffington, Chimera managing director. Outtakes include introduction, audience questions and all segments with University of Minnesota Professor of Theater Lee Adey.
December 11, 1981 - Dr. Morton Cohen, professor of English at Columbia University, speaks at St. John's University in Collegeville. Cohen’s address is titled "The Alice Books, Why They Endure" and part of celebration on the 150th anniversary of Carroll's birth.
December 12, 1981 - On this Weekend program, Clyde Allen, Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue, and Gene Merriam, DFL state senator, discuss the budget and revenue crises in Minnesota. Allen and Marriam also answer listener questions.