December 12, 1987 - On this Weekend program, Dr. Dean Abrahamson, professor of public affairs and director of the Global Environmental Policy Project at the Humphrey Institute, discusses the causes of world climate change and the implications. Topics include the carbon dioxide, changes in climate patterns, and the long-term consequences of global warming. Abrahamson also answers listener questions.
December 14, 1987 - David T. Ellwood, associate professor of Public Policy at Harvard University, speaking at Itasca Seminar "Families at Risk." Ellwood addressed the current welfare system and offer economic alternatives to it. He has devoted much of his career to the problems of the poor and disadvantaged. After speech, Elwood answered audience questions.
January 18, 1988 - Dave Durenberger, Minnesota U.S. senator (I-R), speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Durenberger’s address was on the topic "Central America: Regional Insecurity and U.S. Policy." Following speech, Durenberger answered audience questions. 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.
January 28, 1988 - Midday presents the MPR documentary “The Politics of Joy: A Radio Remembrance of Hubert Humphrey.” MPR’s Mark Heistad reflects on political life and impact of Hubert H. Humphrey in both Minnesota and the nation.
January 29, 1988 - MPR’s George Boosey and Dan Olson interview Joan Growe, as they wait for Patricia Schroeder to give the Carlson Lecture, "Election '88: Are We Americans Facing the Issues?" at Northrop Auditorium.
January 29, 1988 - Patricia Schroeder, U.S. representative for Colorado (D), speaking at Carlson Lecture Series in Northrop Auditorium at University of Minnesota. Schroeder’s address was titled "Election '88: Are We Americans Facing the Issues?" Following speech, Schroeder answered audience questions. Schroeder is member of the House Judiciary Committee, and chair of the Subcommittee on Civil Service of the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee, where she's a leading advocate of civil service reform and whistle-blower protection. She played a major role in the passage of the Voting Rights Act and the 1984 Civil Rights Act and is a primary sponsor of the Equal Rights Amendment. In the House Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families, Schroeder chairs the committee's economic security task force where she has championed work and family issues. Schroeder is also co-chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, a bipartisan group of representatives devoted to advancing women's legislation in Congress. Schroeder is the recipient of numerous honorary degrees and awards. The Carlson Lecture Series was established by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
February 16, 1988 - Steven Cooper, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, answers listener questions about current human rights issues in Minnesota and the various protected groups. Topics include case backlogs at department, minority population in state, racism, and AIDS.
February 23, 1988 - Ken Wells, a former Air Force pilot and prisoner of war, speaking in St. Paul to observe the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Peace Accord. Wells was held prisoner by North Vietnamese for 16 months, and released in 1973, shortly after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords. In speech, Wells recounts the daily regime of prisoner of war life, and explains the discipline needed to survive the experience. Wells is among those who believes that prisoners remain after the end of the war. Wells is a resident of Richfield and a pilot for Northwest Airlines.
March 1, 1988 - Abel Aganbegyan, chief economic advisor to Mikhail Gorbachev, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Aganbegyan’s address was titled "Perestroika: Prescription for Changing US-Soviet Economic Relationship." After speech, Aganbegyan answers audience questions. Both speech and question/answer period are done via translator. 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.
March 5, 1988 - On this Midday call-in program, MPR’s Bob Potter interviews James Oberstar, U.S. congressman from Minnesota's 8th district, about current national and world issues. Topics include Northwest Airlines and land rights, amongst others. Oberstar also answers listeners questions.