February 22, 1983 -
February 23, 1983 - Dr. Manning Marable, director of the Race Relations Institute and professor of history and economics at Fisk University in Nashville, speaking at Luther College, as part of symposium entitled, "Reaganomics vs. Black America." Marable discusses the current economic situation for blacks and possible solutions for the future.
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 4, 1983 -
May 12, 1983 - Nancy Gordon, who is assistant director for Human Resources and Community Development, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Gordon’s address was on the topic of federal government's projected budget deficit. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
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 10, 1983 -
June 18, 1983 - University of Minnesota economist Walter Heller answers listener questions.
June 21, 1983 - Alvin Toffler, author of "Future Shock," speaking at an Edison Electric Institute meeting in Minneapolis. Toffler’s address is titled "Our Energy Future." He speaks on energy in the future. Edison Electrical Institute is an organization of electric utility companies.
June 21, 1983 - Donald Hodel, U.S. Energy Secretary, speaking at an Edison Electric Institute meeting in Minneapolis. Hodel addresses the future of our energy resources. Hodel outlines the highlights of a report on expected electric demand, which was to be released formally the day following his talk. He also addressed the broader activities the Energy Department is currently engaged in. Edison Electrical Institute is an organization of electric utility companies.