June 4, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Jo Ann Shroyer, spouse of major sports fan J.G. Preston, and Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, author of “Me and DiMaggio,” discuss the topic of sports fans. Program begins with Chuck Heaton, sports reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reflecting on an infamous “10 Cent Beer Night” riot that took place at a Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers baseball game on June 4th, 1974.
June 13, 1988 - Irwin Jacobs, Minnesota businessman, discusses entrepreneurship, takeovers, and leadership. Jacobs also talks about the Special Olympics coming to Minnesota, and answers listener questions.
June 20, 1988 - Luanne Nyberg, Director of Children's Defense Fund in Minnesota, and Dr. Marj Hogan, Medical Director of the Minneapolis Children's Medical Center talk about maternal and child health care.
June 23, 1988 - Skip Humphrey answers listener questions about issues in the 1988 U.S. Senate race.
June 24, 1988 - Will Steger, explorer and environmentalist, talks about his Antarctic team's recent trip to Greenland, in anticipation of the forthcoming expedition to the Antarctic. Steger also answers listener questions.
June 25, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Chuck Sanger, publicity director at Canterbury Downs, discusses the upcoming Canterbury Oaks and St. Paul Derby races. After Sanger interview, Dean Kutz, leading jockey at Canterbury Downs, talks about horse racing.
July 9, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Dan Barreiro, sports columnist with the Star Tribune, discusses various sports topics, including SMU “death penalty”, and issues in college athletics. Barreiro also answers listener questions.
July 9, 1988 - University of Minnesota extension entomologist Mark Ascerno answering listener questions about household and yard insect pest problems.
July 12, 1988 - University of Minnesota extension horticulturist Deb Brown takes questions on caring for plants during the hot, dry spell.
July 16, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Charles Alexander, professor of history at Ohio University, discusses the topic of sports history and lore. Alexander also answers listener questions. Alexander is author of numerous sports biographies, including ones on Ty Cobb and John McGraw.