September 10, 1991 - Suzanna Sherry, faculty member of the University of Minnesota Law School, shares her insights on watching the Supreme Court confirmation hearings of judge Clarence Thomas.
September 12, 1991 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews Geraldine Ferraro, who in 1984 became the first female vice-presidential nominee representing a major American political party. Ferraro reflects on being a part of Walter Mondale’s 1984 presidential campaign and discusses the need for more women in prominent positions within government and business.
September 13, 1991 - Mike Paulsen, associate professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, shares his insights on state of the Supreme Court confirmation hearings of judge Clarence Thomas.
September 13, 1991 - Barb Sykora, Minnesota House representative for 43B District, reacts to a book about Jon Grunseth's 1990 campaign and the Independent Republican Party.
September 20, 1991 - Joseph Califano Jr., former Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare under the Carter administration, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Califano’s address was on the topic of health care. Following address, Califano answered audience questions. Califano has written a new book called "Triumph and Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson: The White House Years". He is a leading advocate of health care reform. He also encourages private businesses to help develop policies to ensure access to health care. 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 25, 1991 - Minnesota U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone details his stance on use of United Nations inspectors in Iraq and protection support.
September 27, 1991 - Maurice Strong, the Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Strong’s address was titled, “Sustainable Development: A Partnership of Environment and Economics.” Topics include global warming and ozone layer. Following speech, Strong 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.
October 3, 1991 - Franklin Thomas, president of the Ford Foundation, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Thomas’s address was titled "Drugs, Poverty and Crime: Why the Inner City is in All Our Backyards." After speech, Thomas answered audience questions. Ed Spencer, chairman of the board of the Ford Foundation and a board member of the Minnesota Meeting, introduced Thomas. 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.
October 15, 1991 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone comments on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Clarence Thomas. Wellstone shares his concerns of the treatment of witness Anita Hill and discusses the topic of sexual harassment.
October 15, 1991 - U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger comments on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Clarence Thomas. Durenberger shares his belief that Thomas will come into the role as a U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice and discusses Hill testimony.