October 14, 1994 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Ann Wynia, DFL candidate for U.S. Senate, who discusses political issues of the campaign. Legislative topics include building coalitions, taxes, and balanced budget. Wynia also answers listener questions.
October 20, 1994 - Martin Sampson, professor in the Political Science department at University of Minnesota, provides commentary on situation in Middle East, political strategies of the various parties, and extremist violence.
October 21, 1994 - Joe Biernat, chair of Minneapolis City Council’s Public Safety Committee, shares his thoughts on announcement of Minneapolis Police Chief John Laux’s departure and search for new department leader.
October 27, 1994 - On this Midday program, MPR’s Mike Mulcahy interviews I-R candidate Gil Gutknecht; and DFL candidate John Hottinger, both running for the 1st District. Following that, MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews incumbent DFL candidate Martin Sabo; and I-R candidate Dorothy Legrand, both running for 5th District.
October 28, 1994 - On this Midday program, a second day of broadcasts with Independent Republican and DFL candidates for Congress. MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews incumbent DFL Bruce Vento I-R and his I-R challenger Dennis Newinski, both running for the 4th District. Following that, a lively in-studio interview with DFL candidate Bill Luther and I-R candidate Tad Jude, both running for 6th District.
October 31, 1994 - Manning Marable, author and the director of the Institute of Research in African American Studies at Columbia University in New York, speaking at Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium at Concordia College in Moorhead. The topic of symposium was on multiculturalism, and was titled, “With Respect to Difference: Voices of a Multicultural Society.” Marable shared his view on the importance and need for an emphasis on multiculturalism.
October 31, 1994 - Linda Chavez, a former director of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and a former White House aide during the Reagan administration, speaking at Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium at Concordia College in Moorhead. The topic of symposium was on multiculturalism, and titled, “With Respect to Difference: Voices of a Multicultural Society.” Chavez’s address was Chavez shared her serious misgivings about the emphasis on multiculturalism. Chavez writes a syndicated column that appears in newspapers across the country and has done broadcast commentaries for several radio and TV outlets, including National Public Radio.
November 1, 1994 - In the last of a Midday series of interviews with candidates of major Minnesota political races, MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews incumbent I-R Jim Ramstad; and his DFL challenger Bob Olson, both running for 3rd District.
November 3, 1994 - Najeeb Halaby, chairman of "Save the Children,” speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Halaby’s address was titled, “Putting Children and Women First: A Strategy for Waging Peace.” Following speech, Halaby 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.
November 9, 1994 - Vin Weber, former Minnesota representative (I-R); and Tim Penny, outgoing Minnesota representative (DFL), speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Weber and Penny analyze the outcome of 1994 elections. Following discussion, Weber and Penny answer 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.