May 15, 1992 - On this Voices from the Heartland episode, MPR’s Marlana Benzie-Lourey talks with central Minnesota poet Jerry Hansen about his time serving during the Vietnam War and his poetry about that experience. Hansen also reads numerous poems.
May 15, 1992 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder interviews American travel writer Terry Pindell about aspects of Canada. Pindell also discusses his book, Last Train to Toronto: A Canadian Rail Odyssey.
May 15, 1992 - MPR’s Bruce MacDonald talks with Lou Bellamy, artistic director at Penumbra Theatre, about productions of The Mighty Gents and Dutchman. Bellamy compares the subject matter of plays to the angry unrest after Rodney King trial acquittals. Bellamy also shares his personal thoughts.
May 16, 1992 - On this Saturday Midday, Gary Branson of Workbench magazine, and author of "Everyday Home Repairs," share tips on home repair. Branson also answers listener questions.
May 19, 1992 - MPR’s Mike Edgerly sits down with author William J. Kennedy to discuss Very Old Bones. The book is part of Kennedy’s Albany Cycle of novels.
May 21, 1992 - An interview with American environmentalist Bill McKibben, author of The Age of Missing Information.
May 21, 1992 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder interviews American television host and author Denis Wholey. Topics include his book, When the Worst That Can Happen Already Has: Conquering Life's Most Difficult Times.
May 23, 1992 - A Weekend Edition interview with Geoffrey Scott, author of Memorial Day. Scott provides a historical understanding of the holiday.
May 25, 1992 - MPR’s Bruce MacDonald interviews author Carolyn Gilman about her book “The Grand Portage Story.” Gilman describes life at location hundreds of years ago during the fur trade.
May 25, 1992 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews author Martha Hellander about her book, The Wild Gardener: The Life and Selected Writings of Eloise Butler. Hellander shares various biographical details on Butler and the creation of The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary in Minneapolis.