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 7, 1984 - Steven Hillestad, vice-president of Marketing for Abbott Northwestern Hospital, speaking at "Delivering and Financing Medical Care" conference, sponsored by the Minnesota Newspaper Foundation. Hillestad’s address was titled "The Health Care Menu: New Entrees for the Market."
September 14, 1984 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder reports on efforts of Southeast Asian refugees and educators to develop successful English as a second language (ESL) programs. In particular, the Hmong have an additional challenge in learning English, as their own language didn’t have a written form.
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.”
September 24, 1984 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews historian Hy Berman about the idea of labor museum in Minnesota. Berman explains that the state is a excellent representation of the varied evolution of labor movement in the Unites States.
October 16, 1984 - Helmut Schmidt, former chancellor of West Germany, speaking at Carlson Lecture Series in Northrop Auditorium. Schmidt’s address was on the topic “The U.S.-Soviet Standoff: A European Perspective.” Following speech, Schmidt answered audience questions. Schmidt, a Social Democrat, was chancellor from 1974 to 1982. During his tenure he gained renown as a tough-minded pragmatist and a skillful manager of economic affairs. Schmidt adhered to the policy of "Ostpolitik" (reconciliation with the Communist countries of Eastern Europe) while also seeking stronger ties with the United States. A strong believer in arms control, Schmidt encouraged negotiations between the superpowers. He promoted economic cooperation among Western European nations and was one of the founders of the annual Economic Summits, which began in 1975. Domestically, Schmidt employed stringent measures to combat unemployment and to safeguard West Germany's position as the country with the lowest inflation rate and the largest trade volume in Europe. The Carlson Lecture Series was established by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
October 31, 1984 - Author Michael Harrington speaking at forum on hunger and poverty held at Macalester College. Harrington addressed the politics of hunger. After speech, Harrington answered audience questions. Harrington is the author of several books including “The Other America" and "The New American Poverty."
November 6, 1984 - Robin Duke, national co-chair of the Populations Crisis Committee and a consultant to the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Duke addressed the subject of global population. Duke is known for her long-standing interest in the problems of underdeveloped nations, especially in the area of women's health and family planning. She has made surveys of population programs in Bangladesh, India, Japan, Bolivia, El Salvador and Mexico. After speech, Duke 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.
December 6, 1984 - Aminda Badeau Wilkins (affectionally know as “Minnie”) shares remembrances about her husband, prominent civil rights leader Roy Wilkins. Much of his childhood and education was spent in St. Paul.
December 21, 1984 - Angela Davis, black activist and teacher, speaking at the Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis, and by the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. Davis’s address was titled "Women and the Fight Against Racism.” She talks about women, race, and poverty and the effects of the Reagan administration policies on female heads of households.