December 7, 1983 - Dr. Malcolm Blumenthal, allergy specialist and president of American Chapter of Asthmas and Allergy Foundation of America, discusses asthma and allergies. Blumenthal also answers listener questions.
January 19, 1984 - Michael Marien, futurist and editor of Future Survey, speaking at Itasca Seminar. Marien addresses the interconnection between information, economics and food.
May 21, 1984 - MPR’s Mark Heistad presents a two-part report, titled “Crop Seeds.” In this first report, a look at the threat of corn blight, a devastating disease to crops, and the discussion of seed diversity to protect against disease.
May 22, 1984 - MPR’s Mark Heistad presents a two-part report, titled “Crop Seeds.” In this second report, a look at old crop seed storage, and the discussion of importance in archiving older genetic varieties.
August 1, 1984 - Curtis Pesmen, chief of research at Esquire magazine, discusses his new book, "How A Man Ages." Pesmen provides insight on what happen to a man’s body as he ages. Pesmen also answers listener questions.
August 4, 1984 - On this Weekend program, Joseph Rossillon, president of the Freshwater Foundation, talks about acid rain, ground water contamination and the adequacy of water supplies. Rossillon also answers listener questions.
August 6, 1984 - Lieutenant General James Abrahamson, the director of the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. SDI is a group which is conducting research on the possible use of lasers, particle beams, and other high technology methods of defending against a Soviet missile attack. The plan was proposed last March by President Reagan, and quickly became known as the "star wars" defense plan. After speech, Abrahamson answers listener questions. General Abrahamson is a former test pilot. He trained as an astronaut. He directed NASA's space shuttle project until this past April, when the president appointed him to direct the strategic defense project. 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 7, 1984 - Arthur Caplan, associate for the humanities at The Hastings Center, speaking at a local medical conference. Caplan’s address was on the ethical problems of obtaining sufficient organs for transplant surgery.
September 21, 1984 - Dr. Benjamin Spock discusses caring for babies and children. He also talks on geo-political issues. Dr. Spock also answer listener questions. Dr. Spock is author of numerous books, including “The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care.”
November 13, 1984 - Dale Archibald, editor of Computer User magazine, discusses latest computer products and practical applications of computers for home, business and teaching. Archibald also answers listener questions.