July 8, 1995 - Call-in program featuring University of Minnesota extension horticulturist Deb Brown on summer gardening
July 11, 1995 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews historian Arthur McWatt about the history of Black people in Minnesota and the early days of the civil rights movement here. McWatt reflects on Roy Wilkins and local NAACP.
July 22, 1995 - On this weekend Midday program, host Mark Zdechlik talks with futurist Arthur Harkins about what could potentially be ahead for mankind in the 21st century. Harkins gives examples and answers listener questions.
July 29, 1995 - On this Saturday Midday program, MPR’s Mark Zdechilk interviews Minnesota author Jon Hassler about his work, writing in general, and small town life.
August 4, 1995 - Midday presents Tipper Gore speaking at a conference on families, co-sponsored by Vice-President Al Gore and the University of Minnesota's Children, Youth and Family Consortium. Gore’s address was on the topic of sex and violence in the media and its effect on children.
August 12, 1995 - Call-in program with Joanne Slavin, a nutritionist from the University of Minnesota.
August 14, 1995 - A drama-documentary by writer Norman Corwin about the anniversary of the end of World War II, called 50 Years Later: 14 August, featuring voices of Charles Kuralt and Pat Carroll. Following documentary, a special "Talk of Minnesota" program, with recorded recollections and listener memories of V-J Day, 50 years ago.
August 16, 1995 - Call-in on the findings of a survey on women's concerns, priorities, and solutions.
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August 18, 1995 - Arne Carlson, Minnesota governor, speaking to school administrators at Radisson hotel in Bloomington. Carlson addressed was about ways to improve Minnesota's education system. The Governor said school buildings should be open for a longer day and spoke about vouchers, performance-based pay, changes in teacher tenure and collective bargaining. Following speech, MPR’s Mike Mulcahy interviews Larry Pogemiller, Minnesota state senator and chair of the Senate Education Committee; and Alice Johnson, DFLMinnesota state representative and chair of the House Education Committee, give a DFL response to his speech. Mulcahy also takes listener comments.