March 5, 1993 - On this First Friday program, MPR’s Beth Friend presents story and interview collection that includes: A look at Menstrual Wealth Catalogue; Isabell Mink reads from Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo; Bill Paternostro on sidewalk star making in Hollywood; Minnesota Orchestra labor dispute; filmmaker Kathleen Swann on a Minnesota murder; Jeff Hitt on artificial life; and Pulitzer prize winner Oscar Hijuelos discusses The Fourteen Sisters of Emilio Montez O'Brien.
April 13, 1993 - American author and freelance journalist Russ Rymer talks about Genie: A Scientific Tragedy. His book is about the true story of Genie, a girl who suffered extreme abuse and isolation, leading to severe developmental and language deficits, and her subsequent exploitation by scientists studying language acquisition.
May 3, 1993 - Local reporter and writer Jo Ann Shroyer is interviewed about the idea behind her book, Quarks, Critters, and Chaos: What Science Terms Really Mean. Topics of conversation include particles and DNA testing.
May 12, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger reports on the presence of smelt in the Lake of the Woods, and research taking place to counter any harmful effects the invasive species may pose.
May 29, 1993 - On this Saturday Midday, Dr. Irving Lerner, a St. Paul oncologist discusses cancer, it's prevention and treatment. Lerner also answers listener questions.
May 31, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger reports on the debate over walleye stocking in the lakes of Minnesota. The DNR used to pride itself on its walleye stocking program with more than 1,200 lakes on the list. It's the largest such effort in the country…but some biologists believe the hatcheries may be a waste of time and money.
June 8, 1993 - Dr. Carol Eagle, head of Child and Adolescent Psychology at Montefiore in New York, discusses self-esteem issues of adolescent girls. Topics include scientific study, parental impact, physical changes, and societal influences. Eagle also answers listener questions.
June 11, 1993 - With the renewed interest in dinosaurs upon the release of book/film “Jurassic Park,” Midday’s Gary Eichten talks with studio guest Robert Sloan, a professor of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Minnesota. Sloan has researched dinosaurs for many years and talks about the causes of their evolution & extinction.
July 26, 1993 - Bioethics researcher Arthur Caplan shares his insights into the imbalance of drug testing being done with focus on male subjects and diseases.
August 7, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews authors Jerry and Glen about their book on shooting stars. The two detail the science behind the shiny sky objects.