November 22, 1995 - On this Midday, a proposed tax cut for eligible families is the subject of this special Talk of Minnesota call-in program.
November 28, 1995 - Local IRS spokesman Eric Smith talks about tax law and how frequent flier miles benefits may be taxable.
November 30, 1995 - Jerry Jasinowski, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Jasinowski’s address was titled “Making It in America: The Return of U.S. Industry as the Best in the World.” Following speech, Jasinowski 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.
December 6, 1995 - MPR’s Gary Eichten provides various news items and interviews U.S. Congressman Martin Sabo about status of budget negotiations in D.C.
December 7, 1995 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone on if he has made a decision on a Senate vote to send American troops as part of a mission to stabilize the region and keep peace amongst the factions.
December 12, 1995 - Lynda Boudreau, state representative for 25B District and co-chair of a Republican task force on health care, shares details on recommendation that state programs should be redesigned in able to cut spending.
December 26, 1995 - Dean Barkley, chair of the Independence Party, on merger of his independent party with Perot's United We Stand.
December 29, 1995 - Paul Wellstone, Minnesota U.S. senator, discusses attempts to balance the federal budget in Washington, a shutdown possibility, his upcoming campaign for re-election in 1996, and environmental issues. Wellstone also answers listener questions.
January 3, 1996 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks Walter Mondale, U.S. ambassador to Japan and former U.S. vice president. Mondale discusses Japan, and the greater Asia Pacific region. Mondale also answers listener questions.
January 5, 1996 - MPR’s Gary Eichten speaks with Walter Mondale, U.S. ambassador to Japan, on news that Tomiichi Murayama is stepping down as Japanese prime minister, and the potential ascension of Ryutaro Hashimoto to the position.