September 18, 1992 - Zhu Qizhen, Chinese ambassador to the United States, speaking at Minnesota Meeting in downtown Minneapolis. Qizhen’s address was titled, “The Future of U.S.-Chinese Relations and Economic Reform in China.” Following speech, Qizhen 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.
September 19, 1992 - MPR’s Jim Wishner interviews Steven Gillon, author of " The Democrats' Dilemma: Walter F. Mondale and the Liberal Legacy." Gillon discusses and reads form is book.
September 19, 1992 - Eileen Myles poet reads her political poem "An American Poem."
September 28, 1992 - Sharon Sayles Belton, president of the Minneapolis City Council, shares her thoughts after the shooting death of Minneapolis police officer Jerry Haaf. Sayles Belton also discusses community-oriented policing and United for Peace group.
September 30, 1992 - George H.W. Bush speaking on the presidential campaign trail in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Bush speaks on crime and accepts endorsement from Wisconsin law enforcement groups.
October 8, 1992 - Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson visits Midday program for the first time. Carlson discusses the state budget struggles, taxes, statewide response to crime issues/gangs, and education, amongst other topics. Carlson also answers listener questions.
October 12, 1992 - MPR’s Leonard Lee reports on Governor Arne Carlson’s opposition to new taxes as a way to deal with state deficit.
October 14, 1992 - Linda Chavez, former staff director of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights under President Reagan and a fellow at the Manhattan Institute; and Angela Davis, author and professor at the University of California-Santa Cruz, speaking recently at Hamline University’s Justice for Everyone lecture series. Both addresses are on the question, "Justice for Whom?" Larry Osness, president of Hamline University, introduces speakers.
October 21, 1992 - Curt Johnson, senior advisor to Governor Arne Carlson, talks about planned meeting with Governor and city mayors. With a struggling state economy, crime, safety, and funds to support cities are topics of discussion.
November 3, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with Walter Mondale, former vice president and U.S. senator, about what it feels like to be a candidate on Election Day.