A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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February 27, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Jim Radke, director of Center for Academic and Sports at St. Thomas University; and Mark Dienhart, former St. Thomas coach and current executive director of Public Affairs, discuss preparing athletes for academics and life after playing career is over. Radke and Dienhart also answers listener questions.
March 1, 1988 - Abel Aganbegyan, chief economic advisor to Mikhail Gorbachev, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Aganbegyan’s address was titled "Perestroika: Prescription for Changing US-Soviet Economic Relationship." After speech, Aganbegyan answers audience questions. Both speech and question/answer period are done via translator. 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.
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March 5, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Steve Urban, thoroughbred trainer and president of Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association, discusses racing legislation, the future of Canterbury Downs, and horse racing in general. Urban also answers listener questions.
March 5, 1988 - On this Midday call-in program, MPR’s Bob Potter interviews James Oberstar, U.S. congressman from Minnesota's 8th district, about current national and world issues. Topics include Northwest Airlines and land rights, amongst others. Oberstar also answers listeners questions.
March 9, 1988 - The voting patterns of Super Tuesday and the presidential primary process are analyzed by Geri Joseph, senior fellow at the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, and by independent polling consultant Bill Morris.
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March 12, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Greg Cylkowski, local Greg Cylkowski, discusses the many aspects of the psychology of sports. Cylkowski also answers listener questions.
March 12, 1988 - On this Weekend program, Al Sicherman, food writer at the Star Tribune, discusses various food topics and his book “Caramel Knowledge.” Sicherman also answers listener questions.
March 12, 1988 - Star Tribune food writer Al Sicherman takes listener questions about cooking, cuisine, and related topics.