November 30, 1982 - Climatologist Iben Browning speaking to Investment Advisors, Inc., in Bloomington. Browning states a combination of natural forces will cause what he terms a double-dip winter for most of the United States. It will be cold at first with lots of snow, then warm, then cold again late into next spring. For the long term into the next century, Browning predicts that crop growing seasons in many countries will be shortened by a trend to cooler weather in the Northern Hemisphere. Iben Browning holds a PhD degree in zoology, genetics and physiology from the University of Texas, and the author of several books including one titled, "Climate and the Affairs of Man".
November 30, 1982 - Donald Baker, University of Minnesota professor of soil science, and Brian Hanson, of the University of Minnesota Department of Geography, discuss climate predictions. Baker and Hanson also answer listener questions.
November 30, 1982 - Host Robert Cromie talks with author and Neiman-Marcus president Stanley Marcus.
December 2, 1982 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan reports on Black Magic production at Mixed Blood Theatre. The play counter points Hollywood image of blacks throughout the 20th century with a more human and realistic portrait as portrayed by the music of black composers.
December 3, 1982 - On this Midday broadcast, author Irving Stone speaks at Nobel Conference XVIII - Darwin's Legacy held at Gustavus Adolphus College. Stone’s address was titled “"The Human Mind after Darwin.” His latest book is entitled The Origin. it is a history of Charles Darwin, his friends, and his time. Stone has achieved best-selling popularity and critical acclaim for such works as Lust for Life, The Agony and the Ecstasy, and Passions of the Mind.
December 7, 1982 - Dr. David Morell, Princeton University hazardous waste consultant, and William Sanjour, hazardous waste expert at the Environmental Protection Agency, debate the merits of allowing local governments to veto hazardous waste dump sites.
December 7, 1982 - Host Robert Cromie talks with John Eisenhower, author of Allies, a book about World War II.
December 11, 1982 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Dan Olson talks with the Buttermilk Hill String Band. Members Rachel Nelson, fiddle and mandolin; Paula Brandes, guitar; and Liz Olds, banjo, discuss being street musicians. The band also perform songs and stories for the holiday season, as well as answer questions and take requests from listeners.
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December 15, 1982 - About Books and Writers host Robert Cromie talks with Lou Cannon, author of Reagan.