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.
July 31, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with a women’s track & field coach on the state of sport, as other sports, such as soccer, are drawing the interest of youth.
August 1, 1992 - On this Midday program, Dr. David French, plant pathologist at the University of Minnesota, talks about trees. French is an expert on Dutch Elm disease and Oak Wilt disease and founder of Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee.
August 3, 1992 - Daniel Farber, University of Minnesota law professor, talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about his concerns on the process of electing judges.
August 15, 1992 - On this Saturday Midday, Dr. Susan Erbaugh, director of the Mental Health Clinic at Minneapolis Children's Medical Center, discusses children and family health. Topics include returning to school, divorce, and ADD. Erbaugh also answers listener.
August 17, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews researcher about status and aftermath of a train derailment near Duluth that led to spillage of toxic chemicals and city evacuation. Interviewee states that long-term health effects are unlikely from the brief exposure to gaseous cloud.
August 18, 1992 - Former Minnesota Governor Elmer L. Anderson talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about how the Minnesota GOP party has changed and become more conservative over the years.
August 19, 1992 - Joseph Komro, director of the Minnesota State Band, talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about concert series and history of the band.
August 20, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with Steven E. Schier, professor of political science at Carleton College, about the negative impact for President Bush in changing course with tax increase policy.
August 26, 1992 - MPR’s Bill Wareham visits Metrodome to look for signs of concern from players, coaches, and fans as the Minnesota Twins find themselves trying to work out of the wrong side of math in the American League standings.
August 27, 1992 - MPR documentary on Aldo Leopold, famed ecologist, and author of “A Sand County Almanac,” one of the most influential environmental books in the 20th century. Profile includes readings of Leopold’s writings by Gene Harrington. Also presents interviews with contemporaries Paul Gruchow and Gaylord Nelson; Curt Meine, Leopold biographer; Charles Bradley of the Leopold Reserve; and Brent Haglund, president of Sand County Foundation. This Minnesota Public Radio documentary was originally produced for Earth Day 1990.