January 19, 1979 - An interview with author Jon Hassler. He was one of five Minnesotans that won $10,000 grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board for annual fellowships. Segment includes reading segments.
January 24, 1979 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan presents Playwrights’ Laboratory, which showcases playwright Mark Frost’s Between Flights, a drama written especially for radio, with assistance from the Minneapolis Playwrights' Lab.
January 25, 1979 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Isabel Wolf, University of Minnesota extension nutrition specialist, who comments on current nutrition news and answers listener questions on a variety of issues related to food, nutrition, and health.
January 27, 1979 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Senator David Durenberger, who discusses adjusting to his new role as U.S. senator. Topics include the filibuster, energy, transportation, BWCA, and federal budget.
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January 29, 1979 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan interviews William Bolcom and Joan Morris, musicians and members of the Guthrie Theater production of John Gay's The Beggar's Opera. The ballad opera is a satirical glimpse at 18th century England.
January 29, 1979 - MPR’s Bob Potter reports live from the state capital on the Minnesota Senate Tax Committee, which is hearing witnesses on the proposed repeal of the metropolitan area liquor tax as it relates to the proposed downtown Minneapolis domed stadium. Witnesses include stadium opponent Senator Robert Ashbach, principal stadium supporter Senator Steve Keefe, among others.
January 31, 1979 - Paul Rosenblatt, professor of Family and Social Science at the University of Minnesota, discusses his studies of 19th century American diaries, including diaries from immigrants. The topic of grief within the writings is highlighted.
February 5, 1979 - Jill Shapiro, of the Feminist Radio Network, interviews Odetta, a black singer well-known for her interpretations of folk songs. Odetta discusses her work and provides examples of her artistry.
February 6, 1979 - MPR's John Ydstie interviews Charles Lutz, the director of the World Hunger Program for the American Luther Church. Lutz speaks on the irony of hunger in a time of world food surpluses.