A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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May 15, 1984 - Midday presents a broadcast of Human Rights Series in three parts. Program three discusses the impact that non-governmental organizations can have on human rights abuses with David Weissbrodt, past general counsel of Amnesty International and current law professor at the U of M; Hennepin County Judge Roberta Levy; and Sam Heins, president of the Minnesota Lawyers Committee for International Human Rights.
May 21, 1984 - MPR’s Mark Heistad presents a two-part report, titled “Crop Seeds.” In this first report, a look at the threat of corn blight, a devastating disease to crops, and the discussion of seed diversity to protect against disease.
May 22, 1984 - MPR’s Mark Heistad presents a two-part report, titled “Crop Seeds.” In this second report, a look at old crop seed storage, and the discussion of importance in archiving older genetic varieties.
May 25, 1984 - J.G. Preston, sports director of Minnesota News Network, discusses baseball in the state, probable sale of Minnesota Twins, current owner Calvin Griffith, and other sports issues. Preston also answers listener questions.
May 28, 1984 - Economist Lester Thurow speaking to a meeting of the Minnesota Project on Corporate Responsibility. Thurow’s address was on the topic "Economics and Education." After speech, Thurow answered audience questions.
May 29, 1984 - C. Fred Bergsten, director of the Institute for International Economics, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Bergsten address was on the topic "The World Economic Outlook and its impact on the US." After speech, Bergsten 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.
June 2, 1984 - Futurist Arthur Harkins from the University of Minnesota answers listener questions about how the roles of men and women may change on the job and at home.
June 6, 1984 - MPR’s John Biewen profiles poet Thomas McGrath. Report includes excerpts of interview and readings by McGrath.
June 8, 1984 - Ted Sorensen, author and former presidential aide to JFK, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Sorensen’s address was titled "A Different Kind of Presidency." He proposes a coalition government, one in which the presidential candidate selects a running mate from the other party. Such an administration, he says, would break the political deadlock and thereby avoiding otherwise irreversible damage and danger. After speech, Sorensen answers listener questions. Lew Lehr, chairman and chief executive officer of the 3M Company, chairman of the Minnesota Meeting, introduces Sorensen. 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.
June 12, 1984 - Adolescent girls rap about the future at Spring Hill Conference Center, in Wayzata. Joan Lipsitz, Director of the Center for Early Adolescence at the University of North Carolina, lead panel discussion.