November 23, 1995 - Midday presents Paul Harvey, legendary radio broadcaster, delivering the keynote address to the Salvation Army's National Conference in the Twin Cities. Harvey’s address was on the numerous and serious problems facing our country, and the need for services to poor people and disaster victims being greater now than ever.
December 29, 1995 - Paul Wellstone, Minnesota U.S. senator, discusses attempts to balance the federal budget in Washington, a shutdown possibility, his upcoming campaign for re-election in 1996, and environmental issues. Wellstone also answers listener questions.
January 3, 1996 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks Walter Mondale, U.S. ambassador to Japan and former U.S. vice president. Mondale discusses Japan, and the greater Asia Pacific region. Mondale also answers listener questions.
January 24, 1996 - On this Midday program, guest Jack Gillis discusses the design, performance, safety features of new cars, and the best strategies for purchasing them. Gillis also answers listeners questions.
January 26, 1996 - On this special Mainstreet Radio version of Midmorning from Bemidji, a collection of segments on Native, historic city, and literary topics in the region.
February 1, 1996 - Joe Dowling, Guthrie Theater's new artistic director, visits the Minnesota Public Radio studios to discuss the new season of Guthrie plays and the theater world in general. Dowling also answers listener questions.
February 2, 1996 - On this Midday program, a discussion on the military situation in Bosnia with guests retired Marine Colonel David Evans, director of National Defense Issues for the organization Business Executives for National Security; and Debbie Lee, the assistant secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. Guests also answer listener questions.
February 8, 1996 - Midday’s Gary Eichten speaks with Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton, a day after she gave her State of the City address. She talks about the condition of Minnesota's biggest city, with topics including mayoral role, violent crime, Minneapolis police, community programs, elementary education, and street drugs. Sayles Belton also answers listeners questions.
February 9, 1996 - Midday guest Joe Nathan, director of the Center for School Change at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute, answers listener questions on topics such as vouchers, discipline policies, all-day kindergarten, graduation standards, site-based management, and the other educational changes being discussed at the State Capitol.
February 13, 1996 - With the Iowa political caucuses results showing Bob Dole finishing first and Pat Buchanan finishing second, Republican activists Tom Horner and Sara Janacek discuss Republican presidential candidates’ views on some of the key issues of the day. Horner and Janacek also answer listener questions.