August 20, 1980 - On this segment of People on Books, Leonard Neal, American literature educator at Worthington Community College, reviews Show Me a Hero by Patrick Alexander.
August 20, 1980 - Thomas Pearsall, professor of rhetoric at the University of Minnesota, talks with MPR's Dan Olson about how the English language evolved and how it is still changing. Program includes listener participation.
August 22, 1980 - John Anderson, Independent presidential candidate, speaking in Minneapolis Auditorium at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, as part of his "National Unity" campaign. More than 2,000 of the devoted and the curious paid three dollars each to hear Anderson speak.
August 22, 1980 - On this segment of People on Books, Andrea Halgrimson, ethnic cooking instructor in Fargo-Moorhead, reviews Food with the Famous by Jane Grigson.
August 23, 1980 - Dr. Ack speaking at the annual luncheon of the Mental Health Association of Minnesota held at St. Thomas College in Saint Paul. Ack, a champion of children's rights, addressed several child related issues in his talk, including child abuse, and what he believes are the negative effects of day care.
August 25, 1980 - MPR’s Mary Stucky talks with various vendors and food lovers about saltwater taffy, lefse, Czech sausage, kolache, and Tom Thumb donuts, amongst other delicious fare at the Minnesota State Fair.
August 27, 1980 - Stewart Udall, former U.S. congressman and founder of an environmental consulting firm called Overview, speaking at a symposium on the future held at Mankato State University. Udall’s address was on ecology and energy across the country, as well as practicing law in Washington, D.C. Udall served U.S. Interior Secretary under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.
August 27, 1980 - On this segment of People on Books, a review of The Reserve Mining Controversy: Science, Technology, and Environmental Quality by Robert V. Bartlett. [?]
August 27, 1980 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale’s reaction to Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan’s comments about the economy.
August 27, 1980 - Audio excerpt of Vice President Walter Mondale speaking about the Soviet Union while in the Twin Cities.