September 25, 2001 - Twin cities executive Vance Opperman said in Sunday's Star Tribune, "it is time for patriotism to take a more active and permanent form". He says nobody is too old to guard the homeland, so the US should draft the people.
September 26, 2001 - Martin Sampson, University of Minnesota political science professor, talks about the Middle East and the history of US policy toward Israel and its neighbors.
September 28, 2001 - U.S. Senator Mark Dayton answers listener questions about the terrorist attacks against the United States.
October 9, 2001 - Governor Jesse Ventura answers questions from MPR listeners about the issues facing the state and the nation.
October 16, 2001 - St. Paul mayoral candidates Randy Kelly and Jay Benanav talk about why they should be Mayor, and answer questions from MPR listeners.
October 17, 2001 - Minneapolis mayoral candidates R.T. Rybak and Sharon Sayles Belton join host Gary Eichten in the studio on this Midday program. The candidates discuss various subjects, including community development, city budget, affordable housing, terrorism, and policing. They also answer listener questions.
November 2, 2001 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone, who shares his views on numerous political and social topics. Wellstone also answers listener questions.
November 6, 2001 - Governor Jesse Ventura joins Midday’s Gary Eichten in the studio to answer MPR listener questions. Jesse Ventura talks about the Twins, stadiums, the end of tax rebates, and the election. During program, Ventura gets into a lively discussion with a caller regarding stadium and tax dollars.
November 7, 2001 - Midday presents an update on the future of the Minnesota Twins and professional baseball in Minnesota with a discussion with Jay Weiner, Star Tribune sportswriter and MPR sport analyst; and Bill Lester, executive director of the Sports Facilities Commission; and attorney Michael Ciresi.
December 21, 2001 - Outgoing Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton talks with Midday’s Gary Eichten about her work in the city, tenure as mayor, and the state of Minneapolis at the end of 2001. Sayles Belton also answers listener questions.