April 27, 1994 - A special Talk of Minnesota program, with caller commentary of the late President Richard Nixon. Topics include Watergate, the Nixon administration’s accomplishments, and his legacy.
August 14, 1995 - A drama-documentary by writer Norman Corwin about the anniversary of the end of World War II, called "50 Years Later: 14 August," featuring voices of Charles Kuralt and Pat Carroll. Following documentary, a special "Talk of Minnesota" program, with recorded recollections and listener memories of V-J day, 50 years ago.
September 21, 1995 - A special Talk of Minnesota program, reflecting on the life and times of Rudy Perpich, the former Minnesota governor, who passed away earlier in the afternoon. Program presents reports from the capitol, and commentary from individuals who knew Perpich. MPR’s Gary Eichten also takes comments from listeners. Perpich was the longest serving Governor in the State of Minnesota, being in office for 10 years.
April 13, 1998 - A special Talk of Minnesota call-in related to the Minnesota Citizens Forum on public financing of sports. Program begins with a report summary of forum; then MPR listener’s views are presented.
October 30, 1998 - A special "Talk of Minnesota" program, presenting the views of MPR listeners on what they've heard from the candidates so far, and want to hear in next debate and on the campaign trail, in order to make their choice for Governor. Program begins with MPR’s Jim Bickal presenting report on final stages of Gubernatorial race. Live coverage of the Citizens Forum gubernatorial debate/5-minute statements by the Minor party candidates for Governor.
February 22, 1999 - A "Talk of Minnesota" program, presenting the views of MPR listeners on how Governor Ventura is doing his job. A preview to the next hour's live broadcast from the National Press Club.
March 18, 1999 - A "Talk of Minnesota" program, presenting the views of MPR listeners on the role of big time athletics at a university. Wendell Anderson, former Governor, University of Minnesota regent Gopher hockey player, joins the conversation.
August 27, 1999 - A "Talk of Minnesota" program, presenting the views of MPR listeners on tax rebate checks. Topics include questions of what should be done with them; should the government have kept the money; should overall taxes be cut; who should get the credit for the nation's biggest tax cut.
April 27, 2000 - A special Talk of Minnesota program, presenting views of MPR listeners on the legacy of the Vietnam War, 25 years after it ended. John Biewen, American RadioWorks correspondent, shares comments left from the American RadioWork’s Vietnam online scrapbook website page. Program begins with news from MPR’s Greta Cunningham.
August 24, 2004 - In April of 1971, John Kerry gave a speech before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations about war crimes that other soldiers serving in Vietnam allegedly committed. That testimony is the focus of a new Swift Boat Veterans for Truth ad that claims Kerry "dishonored his country and more importantly the people he served with." We play the ad alongside Kerry's testimony, and then we open the phone lines to get listeners' reactions.