May 29, 1979 - Joe and Nancy Paddock presents South Dakota Penitentiary inmates who write poetry. The prison program is called Poets at the Pen.
June 2, 1979 - On this regional public affairs program, a presentation of Alex Haley speaking at the World Press Institute at Macalester College in St. Paul. Haley’s address is on his book "Roots," the story of his search for his ancestors in Africa.
June 4, 1979 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Isabel Wolf, extension specialist in foods and nutrition at the University of Minnesota, who reviews popular literature on nutrition. Wolf also answers listener questions.
June 9, 1979 - On this regional public affairs program, Ray McGee, children's counselor at Washburn Guidance Center in Minneapolis, discusses problems and challenges of children during the summer. McGee shares skills and resources to assist parents.
June 18, 1979 - Minnesota poet Joe Paddock reads “Frogs,” a raucous small-town happening in a narrative poem style. “Frogs” was written by a native of Southwest Minnesota.
June 19, 1979 - Polka Power, a report and poetic response to the polka festival subculture in the Upper Midwest with poets Joe and Nancy Paddock.
June 20, 1979 - Minnesota poet Phil Dacey reads several of his poems. There is a musical accompaniment by his wife.
June 21, 1979 - Nancy Paddock shows her attempts to strike a balance with nature in poem “It's a Pity." Also includes musical elements.
June 22, 1979 - Minnnesota poet Joe Paddock shows his perceptions of the migration of wild geese across the Minnesota prairie in poem “The Geese.” Also includes musical elements.
July 7, 1979 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman presents highlights from Hispanic festival on the West Side of St. Paul. This was the first El Midwest Canto Al Pueblo (aka - Song to the People). Program includes interviews with artists, music breaks, poetry reading, and other sounds from and about the festival.