February 27, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Jim Radke, director of Center for Academic and Sports at St. Thomas University; and Mark Dienhart, former St. Thomas coach and current executive director of Public Affairs, discuss preparing athletes for academics and life after playing career is over. Radke and Dienhart also answers listener questions.
March 5, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Steve Urban, thoroughbred trainer and president of Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association, discusses racing legislation, the future of Canterbury Downs, and horse racing in general. Urban also answers listener questions.
March 5, 1988 - On this Midday call-in program, MPR’s Bob Potter interviews James Oberstar, U.S. congressman from Minnesota's 8th district, about current national and world issues. Topics include Northwest Airlines and land rights, amongst others. Oberstar also answers listeners questions.
March 12, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Greg Cylkowski, local Greg Cylkowski, discusses the many aspects of the psychology of sports. Cylkowski also answers listener questions.
March 12, 1988 - On this Weekend program, Al Sicherman, food writer at the Star Tribune, discusses various food topics and his book “Caramel Knowledge.” Sicherman also answers listener questions.
March 19, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Duane Koslowski, U.S. wrestler, and Ron Backes, U.S. shot-putter, discuss the money and cost of the Olympics. Topics include their individual sports, funding, and support systems. Koslowski and Backes also answer listener questions.
March 21, 1988 - MPR’s Mike Mulcahy reports on protests outside Woodbury home of Faust Theater manager, James Hafiz. The Faust Theater is attempting to relocate to Merriam Park area of St. Paul.
March 22, 1988 - Harrison Salisbury, journalist and author, talks about some of the major stories he has covered, which he chronicles in his newest book, "A Time of Change: A Reporter's Tale of Our Time." Salisbury also answers listener questions. Beginning of program is discussion on Central American military involvement, and subsequent local protests. Mr. Salisbury is a Minnesota native, and U of M graduate.
March 31, 1988 - MPR’s Kate Moos interviews AIDS Jacqui Banaszynski about her work “Aids in the Heartland,” which won her the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing. Banaszynski and her photographer, Jean Pieri followed two gay Minnesota farmers - Dick Hanson and his partner, Bert Henningson - one of whom had contracted AIDS.
April 2, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Tim Hanson, U of M basketball player and former “Minnesota Mr. Basketball,” discusses college basketball and his time as a Gopher. Topics include money in sports, coaches, and recruiting. Hanson also answer listener questions.