September 7, 1984 - Arthur Caplan, associate for the humanities at The Hastings Center, speaking at a local medical conference. Caplan’s address was on the ethical problems of obtaining sufficient organs for transplant surgery.
September 7, 1984 - Steven Hillestad, vice-president of Marketing for Abbott Northwestern Hospital, speaking at "Delivering and Financing Medical Care" conference, sponsored by the Minnesota Newspaper Foundation. Hillestad’s address was titled "The Health Care Menu: New Entrees for the Market."
September 13, 1984 - On this Midday, and interview with Merrill Ashley, a member of the New York City Ballet and author of the book, Dancing for Balanchine. Ashley also answers questions about the ballet.
September 14, 1984 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder reports on efforts of Southeast Asian refugees and educators to develop successful English as a second language (ESL) programs. In particular, the Hmong have an additional challenge in learning English, as their own language didn’t have a written form.
September 15, 1984 - On this Weekend program, Dr. Thomas Pearsall, chairman of the Department of Rhetoric at the University of Minnesota, discusses the use and abuse of the English language. Topics include political terminology, punctuation, prepositions, and plain language. Dr. Pearsall also answers listener questions.
September 21, 1984 - Dr. Benjamin Spock discusses caring for babies and children. He also talks on geo-political issues. Dr. Spock also answer listener questions. Dr. Spock is author of numerous books, including “The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care.”
September 24, 1984 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews historian Hy Berman about the idea of labor museum in Minnesota. Berman explains that the state is a excellent representation of the varied evolution of labor movement in the United States.
September 27, 1984 - As the Minnesota Twins prepare for chance to be in MLB playoffs, MPR’s Paula Schroeder looks at how the team are trying to get fans excited. Ticket bulk sales options have posed a problem.
September 28, 1984 - MPR’s Gary Eichten provides commentary on the 1984 Minnesota Twins baseball season. While no pennant…the team has a new owner, Kirby Puckett on the roster, and gave fans a season of plucky play.
September 28, 1984 - Minneapolis Star & Tribune’s sports commentator Howard Sinker provides commentary on the Twin’s chances for post season play evaporating after a heart-breaking game loss the night prior. The Twins are back two games for a division title and making the playoffs, with only three games left in the regular season.