August 5, 1993 - On this Midday program, Walt Dziedzic and Judith Martin discuss the city of Minneapolis…it's past, present, and future. Topics include changes over the decades, including downtown business, diversity, transportation system, safety, schools, municipal finances, police, and tourism.
August 5, 1993 - Irwin Jacobs, a producer of large private boats, describes the negative impact luxury tax had on boat market. Even with luxury tax repeal, Jacobs feels the damage to many in industry has been irreversible.
August 16, 1993 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone talks about his concerns over the ongoing congressional battle on the different approaches over national health reform/mandate. Wellstone details the single-payer plan, which he prefers.
August 19, 1993 - Daniel Popeo, a former federal trial attorney and staff assistant to President Richard Nixon; and Ronald Meshbesher, Minneapolis defense attorney, participated in the Charles Lindbergh Memorial Lectures, held at St. Cloud State University. The two debated on the criminal justice system. Debate was titled “Resolved: That the Criminal Justice System in America Favors a Criminal Over the Victim.“ Daniel Popeo argued that the criminal justice system is weighted in favor of those accused of crimes; Ron Meshbesher argued against that view. Following debate, Popeo and Meshbesher answered audience questions.
August 25, 1993 - Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser visits the MPR studios to answer questions about his welfare reform proposal. Fraser says unmarried women should not automatically be eligible for welfare just because they have a child. The suggestion has touched off a spirited debate over welfare reform and the family.
August 26, 1993 - Midday’s Gary Eichten hosts U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone live from the Minnesota State Fair. Wellstone answers audience and listener questions on health care, the economy, NAFTA, etc.
August 28, 1993 - U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger is Midday program’s guest at the Minnesota State Fair, answering audience and listener questions on health care, the economy, NAFTA, etc.
September 1, 1993 - A Midday program from the Minnesota State Fair, with political commentators Bob Meek and Tom Horner talking about the upcoming mayoral primaries, the new speaker designate of the Minnesota House, and pending debate on health care, and NAFTA.
September 2, 1993 - Irv Anderson, new speaker designate of the Minnesota House, discusses the future course of the DFL-controlled Minnesota legislature. Anderson also answers listener questions.
September 3, 1993 - Dr. Frank Rhame, an infectious disease physician and member of University of Minnesota, comments on U.S. National Commission on AIDS and reflects what results came from it as the commissions comes to an end.