May 18, 1992 -
May 19, 1992 - MPR’s Mike Edgerly sits down with author William J. Kennedy to discuss Very Old Bones. The book is part of Kennedy’s Albany Cycle of novels.
May 20, 1992 -
May 21, 1992 - An interview with American environmentalist Bill McKibben, author of The Age of Missing Information.
May 22, 1992 - On this installment of Voices from the Heartland, northern Minnesota author Barton Sutter reads his essay on Lake Superior, entitled God.
May 23, 1992 - A Weekend Edition interview with Geoffrey Scott, author of Memorial Day. Scott provides a historical understanding of the holiday.
May 25, 1992 - MPR’s Bruce MacDonald interviews author Carolyn Gilman about her book “The Grand Portage Story.” Gilman describes life at location hundreds of years ago during the fur trade.
May 25, 1992 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews author Martha Hellander about her book, The Wild Gardener: The Life and Selected Writings of Eloise Butler. Hellander shares various biographical details on Butler and the creation of The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary in Minneapolis.
May 27, 1992 - A Worldview interview with Mark and Gail Mathabane, who discuss their book Love in Black and White: The Triumph of Love over Prejudice and Taboo. It’s a personal look at the controversial issue of interracial relationships, the authors relate their own and others' experiences as partners in an interracial marriage.
May 27, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten chats with Frank Bencriscutto (aka Dr. Ben), University of Minnesota band leader, who is stepping down from his position after 30+ years. Bencriscutto describes the uniqueness and importance of concert bands.