October 25, 1991 - Hedrick Smith, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, discusses the damaging developments of the soviet economy, and possibility of future loose confederation of the splintering Soviet republics as an economic power. Smith has been a New York Times journalist and foreign correspondent from the Soviet Union and around the world for 26 years. Hedrick Smith has updated his book, "The New Russians", to include several new chapters on the failed Soviet Coup and its aftermath. He is currently a fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
October 25, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with sports commentator Howard Sinker about the status of 1991 World Series and potential game plans for Game 6 between Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves.
October 25, 1991 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews students at Akita University about what it’s like to watch 1991 World Series while studying in Japan.
October 26, 1991 - Weekend Edition host Jim Wishner talks with sports commentator Jay Weiner about how the 1991 World Series between the Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves may conclude.
October 28, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Heistad talks with reporter Bill Wareham about covering the 1991 World Series. Wareham describes an exhilarating…and exhausting couple weeks. He reflects on many highlights of the seven-game series.
October 28, 1991 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews Susan Catton, a former Minnesotan who now lives in the South and is an Atlana Braves fan. Catton shares her thoughts about her team’s loss and mixed feelings on Twins win.
October 28, 1991 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder and reporter Robin Gehl share their thoughts about Game 7 of the 1991 World Series, which ended with the Minnesota Twins defeating the Atlanta Braves 1-0 in extra innings.
October 28, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Atlanta newspaper reporter about the disappointment of Braves fans in Atlanta after their team’s loss in 1991 World Series. The Minnesota Twins became champions, winning Game 7 of series 1-0 in the bottom of 10th inning.
October 28, 1991 - MPR’s Tom Fudge reports on the various preparations for Minnesota Twins victory parade as the 1991 World Series Champions. Plans include improvements based on lessons learned from the Twins’ 1987 victory parade.
October 28, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Wareham recaps Game 7 of the Major League Baseball's 1991 World Series. The game ended with the Minnesota Twins winning in the bottom of the 10th inning. Segment includes interview clips of Minnesota Twins pitcher Jack Morris and pitch-hitter Gene Larkin.