May 23, 1995 - Midday’s Gary Eichten interviews U.S. Senator Rod Grams about wide-ranging tax relief bill being pitched in Congress.
May 25, 1995 - Midday presents Andrew Young, Atlanta mayor and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, speaking to the Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting. Young’s address was titled, "Stopping the Decline in American Cities: A Quality of Life Message for Minnesota." Following speech, Young answered audience questions.
May 25, 1995 - Midday presents Robert Putnam, author and political scientist, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Putnam’s address was on the topic of civic engagement and social connectedness. Following speech, Putnam answers audience questions.
May 25, 1995 - U.S. Senator Rod Grams provides updates on tax and spending cuts bill being debated between Congress and President Clinton.
May 25, 1995 - Linda Kohl, director of Minnesota Planning Agency, details a new state agency that is being created - Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The idea is to provide better services to families.
May 27, 1995 - On this special Memorial Day weekend program, MPR’s Mark Zdechlik interviews Bill Halsey, WWI veteran; John O’Neil, WWII & Korean War veteran; and Mary Breed, Vietnam War veteran, share personal memories of war. The group also answers listener questions.
June 1, 1995 - Tom Horner comments on the fight for choosing Independent Republican's party leadership. Horner also discusses the polarization between and within state political parties.
June 7, 1995 - Karen Ignagni, the president and CEO of Group Health Association of America, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Ignagni’s address was titled, “Medicare Reform: How It Will Change the Health Care Industry.” Following speech, Ignagni 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.
June 8, 1995 - Becky Kelso, state representative for District 35B and chair of Minnesota House Education Finance Committee, talks about University of Minnesota’s plan for cutting jobs while raising tuition.
June 9, 1995 - Fred Corrigan, of executive vice president of The Minnesota Transportation Alliance, discusses future community needs and debate over gas tax at the State Capitol.