A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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June 23, 1988 - On this Soundprint program, a profile of August Wilson, one of the most celebrated writers in contemporary American theater. In this portrait of the playwright, August Wilson shows how the rhythms and patterns from the 'sacred book of blues' are transformed into words and movement in his plays.
June 23, 1988 - Skip Humphrey answers listener questions about issues in the 1988 U.S. Senate race.
June 24, 1988 - Will Steger, explorer and environmentalist, talks about his Antarctic team's recent trip to Greenland, in anticipation of the forthcoming expedition to the Antarctic. Steger also answers listener questions.
June 25, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Chuck Sanger, publicity director at Canterbury Downs, discusses the upcoming Canterbury Oaks and St. Paul Derby races. After Sanger interview, Dean Kutz, leading jockey at Canterbury Downs, talks about horse racing.
June 29, 1988 - Freeman Dyson, a physicist at the Institute of Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, speaking at Macalester College in St. Paul as part of the Wallace Distinguished Visitors Program. Dyson’s address was on the topic “Reflections on the Ecology of Scientific Experiments.” After speech, Dyson answered audience questions. Dyson was a protege of J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of the scientists closely associated with the development of atomic energy. Dyson is a scholar in the fields of nuclear physics, rocket technology, astrophysics and structural engineering. Along with being a physicist, he is the author of the book, "Weapons and Hope", published in 1984 and winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. Dyson's also wrote "Infinite in All Directions.”
July 2, 1988 - MPR’s Mark Heistad and Jeff Walker present audio report on New Ulm Battery as they shoot cannon at Fort Ridgely. Several members of the Civil War reenactment group describe the interest behind cannon shooting.
July 5, 1988 - Peter Baird, an Arizona lawyer, speaking at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. Baird’s address was on the topic "Confessions, Oaths, Spies and Toads.” Speech includes an account of the Miranda case leading to the Miranda ruling which he brought before the Supreme Court of the United States, and efforts involving government spying on churches. Baird was introduced by Carleton College student Mike Granston.
July 5, 1988 - Peter Baird, an Arizona lawyer, speaks at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota as part of Carleton Lecture. Baird’s lecture was on the topic "Confessions, Oaths, Spies and Toads." He gives his account of the Miranda case leading to the Miranda ruling which he brought before the Supreme Court of the United States just out of law school.
July 7, 1988 - MPR Journal’s Gary Eichten talks with Doris, a member of Ely’s centennial committee, about the city preparations for a special visitor during its 100 year celebration. A. Courtland Ely III, great-grandson of Ely's namesake, will be first time an “Ely” has visited the town.
July 8, 1988 - Edna Buchanan, author and journalist for the Miami Herald, speaking at Minneapolis conference of investigative reporters. Buchanan’s address was on her experiences as crime reporter for the Miami Herald.