May 13, 1994 - Les Aspin, former defense secretary, speaking at the Carlson Lecture Series, held at University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Aspin’s address was titled, “National Security: Politics, Press and Personalities.” Aspin spent 22 years as a leading congressional expert on defense. Then, as President Clinton's first Defense Secretary, Aspin found himself in the middle of several controversies, including the U.S. role in Somalia.
May 14, 1994 - President Bill Clinton’s weekend radio address, speaking from Indianapolis. Clinton talks of Mandela election, amongst other subjects. After Clinton speech, Senator David Durenberger, GOP-Minnesota speaks of Republican perspective. Topic is on healthcare.
May 17, 1994 - Two DFL candidates seeking party endorsement for Minnesota Governor visit Midday to pitch their candidacies. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and State Senator John Marty debate topics of education, welfare, DFL endorsement, and community investment. The two also answer listener questions.
May 18, 1994 - Paula Stern, a member of President Clinton's Advisory Committee on Trade Policy and Negotiations, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Stern’s speech was titled, "Looking East and South: What's Next for U.S. Trade,” and was on the issue of global trade. 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.
May 24, 1994 - Morning Edition’s Bob Potter gets Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton’s reaction to Minnesota Timberwolves team sale announcement. The owners of team are looking to sell professional basketball team to a group in New Orleans.
May 25, 1994 - As part of a MPR’s look at the family, Midday presents a selection of tape excerpts from speeches on family, including Dan Quayle's controversial "Murphy Brown" speech. Other speeches include Bill Clinton, Suzanne Dworkin, and David Blankenhorn.
May 27, 1994 - A Midday call-in discussion about family values and the importance of family to American culture. Guests Ambassador Arvonne Fraser, U.S. representative to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women; and Kate O'Bierne of the Heritage Foundation and former deputy assistant secretary of Health and Human Services in the Reagan Administration.
May 30, 1994 - DFL Party Chair Rick Stafford comments on upcoming DFL convention. John Marty and Mike Freeman, are the two main candidates battling for delegate endorsement.
June 2, 1994 - Jane Alexander, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Alexander’s address was on the topic of arts in the Twin Cities. Sharon Sayles Belton, mayor of Minneapolis, introduces Alexander. 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.
June 3, 1994 - A Midday program from the DFL Convention. Host Gary Eichten interviews Ann Wynia, the DFL Party's candidate for U.S. Senate, who discusses campaign issues. Wynia also answers listener questions.