September 18, 1992 - Zhu Qizhen, Chinese ambassador to the United States, speaking at Minnesota Meeting in downtown Minneapolis. Qizhen’s address was titled, “The Future of U.S.-Chinese Relations and Economic Reform in China.” Following speech, Qizhen 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.
September 19, 1992 - Weekend Edition’s Jim Wishner interviews Steven Gillon, author of The Democrats' Dilemma: Walter F. Mondale and the Liberal Legacy. Gillon discusses and reads from his book.
September 19, 1992 - Eileen Myles poet reads her political poem "An American Poem."
September 28, 1992 - Sharon Sayles Belton, president of the Minneapolis City Council, shares her thoughts after the shooting death of Minneapolis police officer Jerry Haaf. Sayles Belton also discusses community-oriented policing and United for Peace group.
September 30, 1992 - George H.W. Bush speaking on the presidential campaign trail in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Bush speaks on crime and accepts endorsement from Wisconsin law enforcement groups.
October 7, 1992 - Worldview presents part two of an interview with Nadine Gordimer, South African writer, activist, and Nobel Prize winner. Gordimer discusses her activities as a Nobel Prize recipient and the political and social changes taking place in South Africa.
October 8, 1992 - Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson visits Midday program for the first time. Carlson discusses the state budget struggles, taxes, statewide response to crime issues/gangs, and education, amongst other topics. Carlson also answers listener questions.
October 12, 1992 - MPR’s Leonard Lee reports on Governor Arne Carlson’s opposition to new taxes as a way to deal with state deficit.
October 14, 1992 - Linda Chavez, former staff director of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights under President Reagan and a fellow at the Manhattan Institute; and Angela Davis, author and professor at the University of California-Santa Cruz, speaking recently at Hamline University’s Justice for Everyone lecture series. Both addresses are on the question, "Justice for Whom?" Larry Osness, president of Hamline University, introduces speakers.
October 14, 1992 - Worldview’s Mike Maus interviews Peter Wintonick, co-director of the documentary film, Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media.