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.
March 9, 1988 - The voting patterns of Super Tuesday and the presidential primary process are analyzed by Geri Joseph, senior fellow at the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, and by independent polling consultant Bill Morris.
March 14, 1988 - MPR's Stephen Smith and George Boosey live report from the Governor’s office. Governor Rudy Perpich holds press conference on proposal to adjust funding for University of Minnesota and review of the management structure of school. He also speaks on Ken Keller’s resignation as president of University of Minnesota the day before.
March 22, 1988 - Harrison Salisbury, journalist and author, talks about some of the major stories he has covered, which he chronicles in his newest book, "A Time of Change: A Reporter's Tale of Our Time." Salisbury also answers listener questions. Beginning of program is discussion on Central American military involvement, and subsequent local protests. Mr. Salisbury is a Minnesota native, and U of M graduate.
April 21, 1988 - Bob Meek, DFL commentator; and Tom Horner, Republican commentator, provide political analysis on the open issues at end of Minnesota legislative session, upcoming state party conventions, and national campaigns. Meek and Horner also answer listener questions.
April 23, 1988 - Joe Alexander, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner (DNR), discusses the land, water, timber, mineral, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources under the agency's jurisdiction. Alexander also talks about environmental trust fund, and answers listener questions
April 29, 1988 - A special Mainstreet Radio call-in program from KSJR, in central Minnesota. Program highlights the concern over problems of rural school districts. Rachel Reabe interviews Irvin Bjerga of Motley, Minnesota; Kathy Berger of Mountain Iron-Buhl School District; and Congressman Glen Anderson of Bellingham, Minnesota.