January 1, 1983 - MPR’s Bob Potter interviews Joanne Slavin, associate professor of food science and nutrition at the University of Minnesota, who discusses good food, nutrition, and healthy dietary guidelines. Slavin also answers listener questions.
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January 4, 1983 - William Granger, author of The Shattered Eye and other spy stories, talks with About Books and Writers host Robert Cromie.
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January 8, 1983 - Dan Olson hosts Listener Call-in with survivalist Tim Kneeland.
January 11, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with Thomas Kinsella about his novel Schindler's List.
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January 15, 1983 - MPR’s Stephen Smith profiles Edgar Allan Poe with stage actor Jake Esau. Segment includes interview with Esau and reading from Poe’s work.
January 18, 1983 - Lady Mary Soames, author of a book on several generations of the Churchills, talks with About Books and Writers host Robert Cromie.