May 1, 1995 - Robert Broadfoot, managing director of P & K Consultancy of Hong Kong and the editor/publisher of "Asian Intelligence", speaking at Minnesota Meeting in at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Broadfoot’s address was on the topic of the future of China, and other emerging economies in Asia. Following speech, Broadfeet 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.
May 8, 1995 - To mark the 50th anniversary of V-E Day, a special documentary about "On A Note of Triumph", a radio drama aired originally on V-E day. Documentary was created by the legendary Norman Corwin.
May 10, 1995 - Charles Murray, co-author of The Bell Curve, and Dr. Alvin Poussaint, author and psychiatrist, speaking at Carleton College in Northfield. The topics of speeches were on class structure, and the issues of race in the United States.
May 15, 1995 - Carl Bildt, author and former prime minister of Sweden, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Bildt’s address was on the topic of European unification. Following speech, Bildt answered listener questions. Harlan Cleveland, president of the World Academy of Art and Science, former Ambassador to NATO and the former Dean of the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute, introduced Bildt. 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 18, 1995 - On this Midday, MPR’s Mark Mulcahy reports on the status of Minnesota state legislative as session nears an end. Following report, MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Steve Sviggum on jets and corporate blackmail, Larry Pogemiller on K-12 education, Becky Kelso on higher education, Carol Flynn on transportation, John Marty on elections and gift bans, Matt Entenza on child support, Ron Abrams on city/suburb wars, Gene Merriam on the big picture, and Doug Johnson on taxes.
May 18, 1995 - Public and political analyst Sarah Stoesz comments on organized labor discontent and its impact on Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor party.
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.