January 29, 1986 - John Towle answers listener questions about preparation of 1985 federal income tax returns.
February 1, 1986 - Political analysts Bill Kennedy and Dave Krogseng answer listener questions about the upcoming Minnesota legislative session, which starts Monday, and about how developments during the session might affect the November election.
March 14, 1986 - Rudy Perpich, Minnesota Governor, discusses the ending of legislative session, and the outstanding state budget. George Boosey, capital correspondent, joins conversation. Perpich also answers listener questions.
March 17, 1986 - Brendan Shortall, executive director of the Irish American Cultural Institute, discusses Irish culture and the American connection. Topics include the Institute, St. Patrick, political strife, Irish exploration, and Irish music. Shorthall also answers listener questions.
March 29, 1986 - Dan McNeil on Weekend answers listener questions about how to buy art, what to look for in gallery services, etc.
April 4, 1986 - George Dixon, chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank System, who is also the chairman of the Minnesota Business Partnership, answers listener questions about the Minnesota business climate.
April 14, 1986 - Dr. Michael Till answers listener questions about dental care for children.
April 26, 1986 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Bob Potter interviews Dale Archibald, author and computer expert, who discusses home computing and his book. Topics include tech companies, new products, telecommunications, terms, and computer troubleshooting. Archibald also answers listener questions.
May 16, 1986 - Deb Brown answers listener questions about spring lawn care.
May 17, 1986 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Bob Potter talks with Kathy Heidel, naturalist with the Hennepin County Park Reserve System. They discuss the early appearance of spring. Topics include birds, wildlife and plants. Heidel also answers listener questions.