A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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November 28, 1992 - A Thanksgiving weekend call-in about food. The studio guest is Joanne Slavin, a University of Minnesota nutritionist.
December 1, 1992 - William Donaldson, the chairman and CEO of the New York Stock exchange, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Donaldson’s address was on the topic of capitalism, entrepreneurship, and qualities for financial success. Following speech, Donaldson answered audience questions. 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.
December 2, 1992 - On this Midday program, a discussion about the challenges facing the two major political parties in Minnesota. MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with two chairs from Minnesota political parties.
December 4, 1992 - Morton Abramowitz, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Abramowitz’s address was on the topic of foreign policy issues facing new Clinton administration. Following speech, Abramowitz answered audience questions. Abramowitz was U.S. ambassador to both Thailand and Turkey. 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.
December 4, 1992 - Former Governer Al Quie reminisces about Ancher Nelsen, former Minnesota lieutenant governor and an eight-term U.S. congressman.
December 4, 1992 - An interview about war situation in Somalia and future of U.S. troops in the area.
December 5, 1992 - A Christmas music special. St. Paul Pioneer Press music critic Rick Shefchik reviews the latest releases for gift-givers and plays some seldom-heard seasonal treasures.
December 9, 1992 - Midday’s Gary Eichten talks with Ron Handberg, formerly of WCCO, about news portrayal in Somalia and of U.S. troops arriving in region.
December 10, 1992 - James Bopp, founder and president of the National Legal Center for the Medically Dependent and Disabled, and general counsel for the National Right to Life Committee, speaking at "Ethics, Euthanasia and the Termination of Medical Treatment" conference, organized by the University of Minnesota Center for Bioethics. Bopp shares his view in addressing the issue of balancing the rights of parents and the interests of patients who are in a persistent vegetative state. He speaks on how hospices help both patient and family.
December 10, 1992 - George Annas, professor of law and medicine at Boston University, speaking at "Ethics, Euthanasia and the Termination of Medical Treatment" conference, organized by the University of Minnesota Center for Bioethics. Annas shares his view on debate of addressing the issue of balancing the rights of parents and the interests of patients who are in a persistent vegetative state. He speaks on patient rights.