August 23, 1980 - Dr. Ack speaking at the annual luncheon of the Mental Health Association of Minnesota held at St. Thomas College in Saint Paul. Ack, a champion of children's rights, addressed several child related issues in his talk, including child abuse, and what he believes are the negative effects of day care.
December 1, 1980 - Rich Dietman, reporter.
December 23, 1980 - MPR’s Rich Dietman reports on immigrants use of traditional folk medicine. Inside the International Clinic at St. Paul Ramsey Hospital, western medical professionals are trying to better understand the different medical approaches and treatments.
January 6, 1981 - Dr. Sol Gordon, professor of child and family studies and director of the Institute for Family Research and Education at Syracuse University in New York, speaking at North Dakota State University. Gordon’s address is titled, "Ten Heavy Facts about Sex that College Students Don't Know." Gordon is well-known as an author and public speaker and has lectured widely on topics concerning the family.
January 12, 1981 - Roger Ledding, Minnesota state patrol chief, discusses the speed limit, safety on the road, the work of state troopers, and other issues. Ledding also answers listener questions.
March 12, 1981 - The Radio Project presents Vanished Voices: New Yorkers in the Thirties, part 4 (Magic and Medicine). Program includes a collection of interviews on unpublished materials collected in the 1930's by the Federal Writers' Project, where New Yorkers talk about witch doctors, herbalists, and ambulance drivers.
March 14, 1981 - Bruce Benidt shares weight loss advice with the 'Scarfdale Diet.'
April 7, 1981 - Humanist Bruce Bomier shares his views on teen sex. Bomier sees something missing in sex education…learning about relationships.
May 5, 1981 - Mark Dayton in studio, will be announcing this morning for Senate, on Democratic ticket, against Durenberger. Still has to get party endorsement. Talks about his background, why he wants to run, campaign and fundraising.
May 13, 1981 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with MPR reporter Rich Dietman about University of Minnesota hospital proposal to build largest hospital construction project in state.