August 29, 1985 - Garrison Keillor, author of the just released "Lake Wobegon Days", answers listener questions about his writing and his show "A Prairie Home Companion".
September 14, 1985 - Al Sicherman, food writer for the Minneapolis Star and Tribune, answers listener questions about food.
September 21, 1985 - On this Weekend program, Alan Page, former Minnesota Viking; and Diane, his wife, discuss being running enthusiasts. Topics include Twin Cities marathon, recreational running, and winter exercise. Alan and Diane Page also answer listener questions.
September 25, 1985 - Tom O'Connell, assistant professor of Political Science and Labor Studies at Metropolitan University, and Bob Killeen, subregional director of the United Auto Workers union, answer listener questions about the future of organized labor.
October 1, 1985 - Dr. George Freier, University of Minnesota physics professor, discusses the scientific basis for some popular weather myths. Topics of weather lore include the nature of proverbs, rings around moon, insect movement, sky color, fishing, and rainbows. Freier also answers listener questions.
October 11, 1985 - Rick Smolan, author of "A Day in the Life of Canada", discusses his new book. Individuals collaborated with Smolan to create a collection of images of region; photographs all taken in a one-day time period. Smolan also answers listener questions about what he and his team of photographers learned about Canada.
October 12, 1985 - University of Minnesota Extension nutritionist Joanne Slavin answers listener questions about diets, nutrition, and healthy eating.
October 14, 1985 - The Metropolitan Senior Federation sponsored a conference called "Senior Options" and their executive director, Peter Wykoff, speaks with Bob Potter about the lives of senior citizens. Wykoff also answers listener questions about concerns of the elderly, including housing, financial security, diet, health, and exercise.
October 19, 1985 - Joe Alexander, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, answers listener questions about DNR activities
October 30, 1985 - Steve Peacenik, former governmental crisis manager, discusses hostage situations and soviet state psychological tactics. Pieczenik was one of the federal government's principal crisis managers during the Ford and Carter administrations. He was involved in the negotiations that led up to the release of more than 500 hostages, including those who were held after the takeover of the American Embassy in Tehran, Iran. He also assisted in the reorganization of the state department's office to combat terrorism and helped plan the Camp David summit conference. Pieczenik is currently a consultant to the Rand Corporation, recently completed a study on Soviet political behavior and decision-making, and has written a book titled, "The Mind Palace."