October 6, 1984 -
October 6, 1984 -
October 15, 1984 - Writer Kurt Vonnegut lectures at the University of Wisconsin in River Falls on "How to Get a Job Like Mine." Vonnegut comments on Alcoholics Anonymous, Ronald Reagan, meditation, and the future of books, in addition to discussing his own writings.
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October 31, 1984 - Carl Weschcke, a St. Paul resident and warlock, shares his personal experiences of ghosts in haunted mansion on Summit Avenue. Weschcke is president of Llewellyn Publications, one of the largest publishers of occult and New Age books in the world. Segment is followed by MPR’s Stephen Smith talking with kids about their ‘fun & spooky’ costumes for the Halloween season.
November 3, 1984 - Bill Kling, president of American Public Radio, discusses the status of the network and plans for the future of organization. Topics include federal government funding issues, expansion of signal into rural areas, and foreign news programming. Kling also answers listener questions.
November 9, 1984 - MPR’s Jo Ann Shroyer profiles Minnesota jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator Irv Williams. Shroyer interviews Williams about his career, the local jazz scene, and on being honored with “Irv Williams Day” on November 24th.
November 10, 1984 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interview author Studs Terkel about his recollections of WWII and his commentary on war in general.
November 12, 1984 - Studs Terkel, author, historian, and actor, speaks at Minnesota Press Club. Terkel’s address is titled “On The Good War.” Following speech, Terkel answers audience questions.