September 8, 1986 - This Midday call-in program features a conversation between MPR’s Beth Friend and Edo de Waart, music director at the Minnesota Orchestra. The two discuss de Waart’s first season as music director of the Minnesota Orchestra. Edo de Waart also answers listener questions about the new season, challenges in the classical music industry, and instrumentation.
September 9, 1986 - MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on local science fiction and fantasy comic Entropy Tales. Segment highlights characters from the Entropy Enterprises publication, including Goista The Philosopha, Nightwolf, and Star Fox.
September 12, 1986 - MPR’s Kate Moos interviews Minnesota Twins President Howard Fox about the firing of manager Ray Miller after a dismal 1986 season. Third base coach Tom Kelly will become interim manager.
September 20, 1986 - Dudley Riggs, producer and director of the Brave New Workshop, reflects on the entertainment business in the Twin Cities, and development of the Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre. Riggs also answers listener classes.
September 25, 1986 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles Minneapolis songwriters/producers Jimmy Jam Harris and Terry Lewis, also known as Flyte Tyme Productions. Friend interviews Harris and Lewis about their partnership, and collaborations with musicians. They also discuss the lack of local radio airplay of black music. Segment includes music clips of songs produced by studio.
September 27, 1986 - On Weekend, John Louis Anderson answers listener questions about the topic raised by his book, Scandinavian Humor and Other Myths.
September 27, 1986 - Local writer and historian Chuck Chalberg provides historical background and a portrayal of Ignatius Donnelly, who was an American congressman, populist writer, and pseudoscientist. Donnelly is tied to the first third party movement in Minnesota.
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