March 5, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Arthur Harkins, professor of future studies at University of Minnesota, discusses the forthcoming 'high tech' society, its impact on traditional industry, and how to prepare for it. Harkins also answers listener questions.
May 28, 1983 - Bill Kling, MPR president, discusses current financial challenges of public radio. Includes various financial and programming topics. Kling also answers listener questions.
June 1, 1983 - MPR’s Jim Ragsdale interviews Minnesota Twins owner Calvin Griffith, who details what he perceives as the challenges of the baseball team. Topics include fellow owners, sustaining a fan base, and building business support.
June 14, 1983 - MPR’s Jim Ragsdale reports on concerns and anger of Ely outfitters, as the gradual restrictions of motorized vehicle use to Boundary Waters lakes take effect, following the 1978 BWCA Wilderness Act.
July 7, 1983 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Jerry Bell, executive director of Metropolitan Sports Facility Commission, on the attempts by the Minnesota Twins to get lease relief, attendance struggles, and rumors of team sale to Tampa Bay. Bell also comments on what may happen if team tries to break lease.
August 1, 1983 - I. F. Stone, a journalist, social critic, and editor-publisher of I. F. Stone's Weekly, speaks on "A Maverick's View of the World" at Ford Hall Forum.
September 3, 1983 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Dave Roe, President of the Minnesota AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor - Congress of Industrial Organizations). Roe discusses recent developments in organized labor and answers listener questions. Program begins with commentary from Roe on shooting down of commercial South Korean airliner by Soviet Union days earlier.
September 14, 1983 - Barbara Matusow, author of "The Evening Stars," talks about the evolution of the television network anchor. Matusow also answers listener questions.
September 16, 1983 - James Ulland, Minnesota senate minority leader, discusses the alternatives he favors to state policies pursued by the majority DFL party. His critical view of the state is addressed. Ulland also answers listener questions.
September 19, 1983 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on Walter Mondale, presidential candidate and former U.S. vice president, speaking to the Minnesota AFL-CIO. Mondale criticizes “Reaganomics,” and states his support for strong unions in the United States.