May 12, 1992 - As part of a "The Roots of Violence" seminar held in the Minnesota Senate Chamber, James Brink, the training director at the Domestic Abuse Project in Minneapolis, speaks on the issues and myths of family abuse. James Brink is a therapist and the former executive director of Youth Emergency Services in Minneapolis. The seminar was sponsored by Tom Neuville, Republican senator of Northfield and Rice County public defender; and Jane Ranum, Democratic senator of Minneapolis and assistant Hennepin County attorney.
May 12, 1992 - As part of a "The Roots of Violence" seminar held in the Minnesota Senate Chamber, three adult speakers describe how they were victims of violence in their childhoods. The seminar was sponsored by Tom Neuville, Republican senator of Northfield and Rice County public defender; and Jane Ranum, Democratic senator of Minneapolis and assistant Hennepin County attorney.
May 21, 1992 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder interviews American television host and author Denis Wholey. Topics include his book, When the Worst That Can Happen Already Has: Conquering Life's Most Difficult Times.
July 1, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews clinical professor Rick Kingston on the health concerns revolving around the train derailment in Duluth-Superior, in which benzine and other chemicals spilled into the Nemadji River and created a toxic gas cloud.
July 6, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with a researcher about a Sunday Star Tribune article regarding AIDS. Interviewee points out concerns on how the disease and those at risk is defined.
July 14, 1992 - MPR’s Kate Smith interviews Ellen Chesler, author of the book, Woman of Valor: Margaret Sanger and the Birth Control Movement in America. Chesler comments on a variety of women’s issues and the efforts of Margaret Sanger.
July 14, 1992 - A Midday interview with Dr. Stuart Yudofsky, who talks about medication avenues for those affected by mental conditions and illness. Dr. Yudofsky is co-author of the book, What You Need to Know About Psychiatric Drugs.
July 22, 1992 - St. Paul psychologist and author Renee Fredrickson discusses topics from her book, Repressed Memories: A Journey to Recovery from Sexual Abuse. The Father James Porter sex abuse trial is also mentioned.
August 15, 1992 - On this Saturday Midday, Dr. Susan Erbaugh, director of the Mental Health Clinic at Minneapolis Children's Medical Center, discusses children and family health. Topics include returning to school, divorce, and ADD. Erbaugh also answers listener.
August 17, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews researcher about status and aftermath of a train derailment near Duluth that led to spillage of toxic chemicals and city evacuation. Interviewee states that long-term health effects are unlikely from the brief exposure to gaseous cloud.