February 23, 1991 - Martin Sampson, professor of political science at University of Minnesota, discusses being on the verge of a land war in the Persian Gulf. Sampson also answers listener questions.
February 28, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone to get his reaction to the end of Persian Gulf War campaign. Wellstone states his relief that the U.S. military overwhelmingly and quickly succeeded, but saddened that the war resulted in human deaths and holds to belief that sanctions would have been better option.
February 28, 1991 - Martin Sampson, professor of political science at University of Minnesota, provides insight on the cease-fire and what comes next in Iraq and the Arab world.
March 4, 1991 - MPR’s Tom Fudge reports on a new bill being sponsored at state legislature that would give legal recognition to traditional Hmong marriages. Fudge interviews the politician behind bill and Hmong community leaders about their views and concerns of bill in how it relates to Hmong culture.
March 4, 1991 - Midday presents “Who's in charge in the 90s?” documentary series, which focuses on bio-medical issues facing the decade. Part three of series focuses on past Nazi Germany medical atrocities, the U.S. Tuskegee Syphilis Study, and how to keep sound ethics behind modern medical experimentation in the United States by utilizing peer review and informed consent.
March 5, 1991 - Arthur Caplan discusses various aspects of medical ethics. Topics include government testing and experimentation on humans. Caplan also answers listener questions.
March 6, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews Minnesota author Michael Fedo about One Shining Season, a book that looks at baseball players who had only one great season throughout their careers.
March 7, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik visits Mayslacks Polka Lounge in North Minneapolis, where one can find a drink, Polish food…and local poetry readings.
March 8, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews Nellie Stone Johnson, an African American civil rights activist and union organizer. A native Minnesotan, Johnson shares her memories and commentary on labor efforts, politics, and race.
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