December 1, 1993 - Midday presents a broadcast of Karal Ann Marling, professor of art history and American studies at the University of Minnesota, speaking at the City Club of Cleveland. Marling discusses the value of popular culture.
December 24, 1993 - MPR’s Elizabeth Stawicki profiles Jim Cummings, a local bookseller who has a passion for collecting diaries. Segment includes an interview with Cummings and select readings.
January 10, 1994 - With President Clinton traveling to Europe for the first time in his presidency, Midday invites historian Nick Hayes to provide a viewpoint on the important issues at hand for U.S.-European relation…including NATO, former Yugoslavia conflict, and Russia.
February 5, 1994 - Jack Weatherford, author and professor of anthropology at Macalester College, discusses his books and experiences traveling the world. Weatherford also answers listener questions.
February 7, 1994 - Midmorning’s Cathy Wurzer talks with Black playwright Kim Hines about SteppingStone Theatre's Production of Home on the Morning Train. The work is an Underground Railroad play for teens.
February 9, 1994 - A short Midmorning interview with Jack Weatherford, author and professor of anthropology at Macalester College, who discusses his writing, world travel experiences, and hopes for humanity.
February 9, 1994 - Leonard R. Bruguier, a Yankton Sioux and director of the Institute of American Indian Studies, University of South Dakota, talks about the importance of horses in Native American culture. The KTCI production, Stories of the Horse, is also highlighted, with segment including an audio excerpt from video documentary.
March 2, 1994 - A Midmorning interview with William L. Crozier, professor history professor at Saint Mary's University in Winona, MN. Crozier shares historical time markers of the river city of Winona.
March 8, 1994 - Morning Edition’s Bob Potter talks with John Lick, producer of KTCA Public Television’s Lost Twin Cities documentary.
March 22, 1994 - Midday focuses on how public policy effects the use of alcohol. Allan Spear, Minnesota state senator; and George Hacker, director of the Alcohol Policies Project of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, discuss legislation (both state and national) intended to stop alcohol abuse. Spear and Hacker also answer listener questions.