August 23, 1988 - William McCutcheon, St. Paul police chief, discusses various law enforcement issues. Topics include controversary of his role in prostitution investigation, city zoning, violent crime, and local politics. McCutcheon also answers listener questions.
September 7, 1988 - MPR’s Tom Meersman reports on the largest influx of Hmong refugees to arrive in Minnesota since 1981. Meersman speaks with numerous officials about the challenges that arise for both the refugees and organizations trying to assist.
September 12, 1988 - MPR’s Euan Kerr gives a walking audio tour of structural remains of the Washburn "A" Mill, which the city of Minneapolis is looking to purchase.
September 22, 1988 - Mr. Rong, chairman of the China International Trust and Investment Corporation, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Rong’s address was on the topic "China's Changing Economy: New Opportunities for American Business." China International Trust and Investment was established by Deng Xiaoping in 1979 to bring foreign capital and advanced technology from the West to China. 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.
September 28, 1988 - As part of the Carlson Lecture Series, Midday broadcasts William F. Buckley Jr., an American conservative author and commentator, speaking at University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium. Buckley Jr.’s speech is titled "Reflections on Current Contentions." After speech, Buckley Jr. answers audience questions.
October 7, 1988 - Mitch Snyder, homeless advocate, speaking in Moorhead at the 4th annual Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium "Homeless in America" at Concordia College. Snyder addressed the topic "Who Are the Homeless and Why Are They Homeless?" After speech, Snyder answered listener questions.
October 21, 1988 - Benjamin Barber, political scientist at Rutgers University, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Barber’s address was on the topic "Politics as a Spectator Sport: Is Voting Enough in Our Democracy?" After speech, Barber 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.
November 2, 1988 - Sir Charles Hyde Villiers, chair of the British Steel Corporation, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Villiers address was titled "A View from Europe: the new Culture of Capitalism." After speech, Villiers answers listener 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.
November 29, 1988 - Steve Keefe, Metropolitan Council chairman, discusses the Council's role in future of air transportation system, light rail transit, and other issues. Topics include building of new runways and airport, expansion of 35W, and cost of establishing a light rail. Keefe also answers listener questions.
December 1, 1988 - Edson Spencer, chairman of Honeywell and of the Governor's Commission on Financial Management at the University of Minnesota, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Spencer’s address was titled "The University of Minnesota: Who Manages? Who Governs?" After speech, Spencer answers 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.