December 10, 1981 - Midday broadcasts a Chimera Playwright Conference panel discussion looking at the treatment of playwrights in American theater. Participants include Edward Albee, Tom Dunn, and Chris Kirkland. Event is moderated by Dale Huffington, Chimera managing director.
December 10, 1981 - Complete unaired outtakes compilation of Midday broadcast of a Chimera Playwright Conference panel discussion looking at the treatment of playwrights in American theater. Participants include Edward Albee, Tom Dunn, and Chris Kirkland. Event is moderated by Dale Huffington, Chimera managing director. Outtakes include introduction, audience questions and all segments with University of Minnesota Professor of Theater Lee Adey.
December 11, 1981 - Dr. Morton Cohen, professor of English at Columbia University, speaks at St. John's University in Collegeville. Cohen’s address is titled "The Alice Books, Why They Endure" and part of celebration on the 150th anniversary of Carroll's birth.
December 12, 1981 - On this Weekend program, Clyde Allen, Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue, and Gene Merriam, DFL state senator, discuss the budget and revenue crises in Minnesota. Allen and Marriam also answer listener questions.
December 16, 1981 - Former U.S. Senator Eugene McCarthy speaking in Collegeville on "Christian Humanism Relative to Politics."
December 19, 1981 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Rich Dietman talks with Mike Collins, University of Minnesota computer analyst programmer, about home computers. Topics include understanding difference between software and hardware, education courses, and various features. Collins also answers listener questions.
December 19, 1981 - Local commentator and educator Bruce Benidt provides his pessimistic satirical thoughts on the end of the world.
December 21, 1981 -
December 21, 1981 -
December 21, 1981 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten presents a report from MPR’s Pat Kessler, who details the fight between Governor Al Quie and the Minnesota Legislature over a state budget. Segment includes debate excerpts from the floor of Capitol.