September 17, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews racing coach of Paycheck, a turkey who was to compete in Worthington Turkey Race until found killed. It makes for a strange conversation.
September 17, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend reports on playwright John B. Davidson’s The Last Minstrel Show, being performed at The Penumbra Theatre. The play is about the lynching of three African American circus workers in Duluth on June 15th, 1920.
September 17, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews American poet Eileen Myles, who discusses her presidential candidacy.
September 18, 1992 - Zhu Qizhen, Chinese ambassador to the United States, speaking at Minnesota Meeting in downtown Minneapolis. Qizhen’s address was titled, “The Future of U.S.-Chinese Relations and Economic Reform in China.” Following speech, Qizhen answered audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
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September 19, 1992 - MPR’s Jim Wishner interviews Steven Gillon, author of " The Democrats' Dilemma: Walter F. Mondale and the Liberal Legacy." Gillon discusses and reads form is book.
September 19, 1992 - Eileen Myles poet reads her political poem "An American Poem."
September 21, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend & John Biewen present the documentary “No Jews Allowed.” In the 1930s and 1940s, Minneapolis enjoyed the dubious distinction of being one of the most anti-Semitic cities in America.
September 22, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with a professor about the equinox. Saint's Days, dates, start of seasons, as well as holidays are humorously discussed.
September 23, 1992 - A discussion on MPR’s All Things Considered about a study on cancer among farmers. Potential culprits mentioned are ultraviolet rays from the sun and pesticide usage on the farmland.