September 20, 1983 - Excerpt from Rudy Perpich speech, in which he calls for labor support for Walter Mondale’s presidential run.
October 13, 1983 - Stanley Karnow, American journalist, author and historian, discusses the history, many facets, and lasting impact of the Vietnam War. Karnow also answers listener questions. Karnow has written numerous books, including “Vietnam: A History” and “Mao and “China.”
October 15, 1983 - Conservation expert Dan Flaherty discusses energy conservation for homes and legislation for renters and apartment owners. Topics include energy audits, building standards, and heating systems. Flaherty also answers listener questions.
October 17, 1983 - St. Paul city council debates, live from Town Square, sponsored by St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. Ward 2 candidates are incumbent Jim Scheibel and challenger Sharon Anderson Ward 5 candidates are incumbent Hugo Masanz and challenger Janice Rettman Panelists for debate are Jon Grunseth, vice president for public affairs at Economics Laboratory; Kathleen McLaughlin, executive director of the National Association of Women Business Owners; and Al Classman, certified public accountant with the firm Boyum and Barenscheer. Wy Spano, of Wyman Spano Public Affairs, moderates.
October 18, 1983 - St. Paul city council debates, live from Town Square, sponsored by St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. Ward 1 candidates: Incumbent Bill Wilson Ward 4 candidates: Incumbent Bob Fletcher and challenger Joanne Ennis Ward 7 candidates: Incumbent Vic Tedesco and challenger Leo Reck Panelists for debate are Anne Ford Nelson, assistant vice president at Commercial State Bank; Jon Grunseth, vice president for public affairs at Economics Laboratory; and Al Classman, certified public accountant with the firm Boyum and Barenscheer. Wy Spano, of Wyman Spano Public Affairs, moderates.
October 19, 1983 - St. Paul city council debates, live from Town Square, sponsored by St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. Ward 3 candidates: Katherine Ackland and John Groo Ward 6 candidates: Incumbent Chris Nakosha and challenger Tom Hilber Panelists for debate are Luci Fenner, owner of "First Daisy" and "Accent Minnesota"; Al Classman, certified public accountant with the firm Boyum and Barenscheer; and Jon Grunseth, vice president for public affairs at Economics Laboratory. Wy Spano, of Wyman Spano Public Affairs, moderates.
October 20, 1983 - St. Paul School Board District 625 debates, live from Town Square, sponsored by St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. Panelists for debate are Andrew Becker, attorney for Briggs and Morton; Catherine McNamee, president of the College of St. Catherine; and Ronald Clark, editorial page editor of the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch. Wy Spano, of Wyman Spano Public Affairs, moderates.
October 21, 1983 - St. Paul School Board District 625 debates, live from Town Square, sponsored by St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. Panelists for debate are Andrew Becker, attorney for Briggs and Morton; Catherine McNamee, president of the College of St. Catherine; and Ronald Clark, editorial page editor of the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch. Wy Spano, of Wyman Spano Public Affairs, moderates.
November 2, 1983 - Dr. John Crandall, one of the Americans evacuated from Grenada after U.S. invasion. Crandall discusses life in Grenada. He's a native of Red Wing, MN. Crandall also answers listener questions.
November 5, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Bill Kling, president of Minnesota Public Radio, discusses recent changes in public broadcasting, both in Minnesota and nationally. Topics include the near bankruptcy of National Public Radio. Kling also answers listener questions.