September 27, 1986 -
September 27, 1986 -
October 1, 1986 - Jeff Greenfield, the political analyst, media critic and ABC television Nightline correspondent, speaking to the World Press Institute at Macalester College. Greenfield’s address was on the topic “The Information Age.” He talks about the press and changes in the news because of new forms of technology. After speech, Greenfield answered audience questions. The World Press Institute at Macalester College in St. Paul is observed its 25th anniversary. About a dozen foreign journalists come to the institute each year for six months of study and travel in the United States. The goal is to give them a broader understanding of the American culture and government. About 300 journalists have been a part of the program over the years.
October 2, 1986 - Sol Gordon, Ph.D., controversial writer, lecturer, and Syracuse University professor specializing in children and teenage sex education, discusses the problems of current sex education programs. Gordon also answers listener questions. Dr. Gordon founded the Institute for Family Research and Education at Syracuse University in 1970.
October 2, 1986 -
October 3, 1986 - MPR’s Tom Meersman presents a five-part series “People Without Countries,” a collection of reports about life in Thailand refugee camps.
October 3, 1986 -
October 6, 1986 -
October 6, 1986 -
October 7, 1986 - MPR Journal’s Gary Eichten talks with sports commentator J.G. Preston about his thoughts on what Minnesota Twins should do in preparing for 1987 MLB season.