September 8, 1986 - MPR’s Euan Kerr profiles Minnesota mystery author Robert Dingwall (R.D.) Zimmerman, and his book “The Red Encounter,” a spy novel set in the Twin Cities. The plot revolves around a Russian agent sent to Minnesota to steal information about a super computer that is a vital link to ‘Star Wars’ defense system.
September 8, 1986 - On this MPR Journal program, a collection of reports, interviews, and a news rundown hosted by Gary Eichten.
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 - Entropy Tales by Paul Ewert (Goista The Philosopha), Nightwolf by Peter Krause, Star Fox by Timothy Fay, Entropy Enterprises, DreamHaven Books
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 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."
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