October 11, 1993 - Local playwright Syl Jones discusses creating Sticks and Stones, a play about racial harassment within public school landscape.
October 11, 1993 - Minnesota conductor and organist Philip Brunelle shares how the musical Paul Bunyan was created.
October 11, 1993 - All Things Considered’s Mike Mulcahy interviews journalist and writer John A. Byrne about the book he co-authored, The Whiz Kids: The Founding Fathers of American Business - and the Legacy They Left Us. The book details 10 former U.S. Army Air Forces officers who revolutionized post-World War II American business, particularly at Ford Motor Company.
October 11, 1993 - In this Midmorning segment, Area Madaras, co-author of a series of sexual education books for boys and girls who are undergoing puberty. In interview, Madaras highlights the title My Body, My Self.
October 11, 1993 - American writer, television producer, and reporter Greg Palmer shares aspects from his PBS TV series and companion book, Death: A Trip of a Lifetime.
October 11, 1993 - MPR’s Mike Mulcahy interviews Melvin Carter, Jr. and Mario Lee, members of Save Our Sons (SOS). Carter and Lee talk of the challenges and needs of community to guide and support youth.
October 12, 1993 - MPR’s Mike Edgerly talks with American author Frank Conroy about his writing process, his published works, and being a musician. In interview, Conroy explains the importance of books and music in his life.
October 12, 1993 - MPR’s Euen Kerr talks with Native American poet Jamison Mahto about poetry and cultural misconceptions. Mahto reads “The Blue Apache” from his book, Blues For Franklin Avenue: A Collection of Poetry.
October 12, 1993 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele interviews Chilean writer Isabel Allende. The two discuss Allende’s novels and personal life experience.
October 12, 1993 - George Latimer, former mayor of St. Paul, comments on mayoral involvement in abortion topic, including current Mayor James Scheibel.