October 26, 1995 - MPR’s John Rabe interviews Eugene McCarthy topics of national budget and on his political poetry, including one Lyndon Johnson.
October 26, 1995 - MPR’s Martin Kaste interviews renowned American novelist John Updike, who talks about his books and the changes that have taken place in the writing world. Segment also includes comments from readers. Updike has published numerous awarding winning books, including his "Rabbit" series.
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October 27, 1995 - Bonnie Campbell, director of the U.S. Justice Department's Violence Against Women office; Sheila Wellstone, U.S. senator Wellstone’s spouse; and Chief Judge Donovan Frank, of the 6th Judicial District in Northeastern Minnesota, discuss domestic violence and the Violence Against Women Act. The program guests also answer listener questions.
October 27, 1995 - MPR’s Joaqlin Estus profiles Native American composer Brent Michael Davids. Estus interviews Davids about his instrumentations and composition “Native American Suite.” Jerry Rubino, assistant-conductor of the Dale Warland Singers, is also interviewed.
October 30, 1995 - A lively Midday discussion about the proposed "Jobs and a Fair Wage Initiative" which will be voted on in St. Paul. Studio guests are St. Paul businessman John McCarty and former St. Paul City Council member Paula Maccabee.
October 31, 1995 - Janet Ryan shares information the on origins and folklore of Halloween with Midday’s Gary Eichten.
November 1, 1995 - MPR’s John Rabe talks with Ron Popeil, American inventor, marketing personality, and founder of the direct response marketing company Ronco. Popeil shares insights on the ‘art of selling’…even public radio.
November 1, 1995 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy about the history of Congress and President in the use of U.S. troops. McCarthy discusses the situation in Bosnia.
November 3, 1995 - Kathleen Hall Jamieson, political communications expert, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Jamieson’s address was titled, “Kathleen Hall Jamieson - Election Year 1996: Can Minnesota Put an End to Attack Politics?” Following speech, Jamieson 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.