September 29, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with former Minneapolis Police Chief Tony Bouza about the professional life and mindsight and how it is impacted by some aspects of the work, social environment, and local politics.
September 29, 1992 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports on ceremony and funeral services for slain Minneapolis police officer Jerry Haaf, held at St. Helena Catholic Church.
September 30, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews nature filmmaker about the growing industry of shooting preserves, in which hunting enthusiasts can shoot more fowl. These preserves are mostly made up of private farmland.
October 1, 1992 - A Worldview interview with local playwright Jim Stowell about his work in the rain forest of Brazil.
October 1, 1992 - Jonathan Tasini, president of the National Writers Union, discusses the atmosphere for writers in the publishing industry and the benefits of a union.
October 1, 1992 - MPR’s Tom Fudge reports on the open question of Kirby Puckett remaining a Minnesota Twin. As a free agent at end of 1992 season, Puckett is looking for a $27.5 million five year contract. Twins front office, and even some fans, see the price as to high.
October 2, 1992 - Morning Edition broadcasts a BBC Outlook interview with writer and performer Garrison Keillor, who comments on writing, the Midwest, politics, and New York City. Segment opens with Keillor reading.
October 2, 1992 - Dr. Arthur Caplan, director of the Center for Biomedical Ethics at the University of Minnesota talks about how money centers around health care system, insurance, and research. Caplan also answers listener questions.
October 3, 1992 - Suzanna Danuta Walters, author of Lives Together/Worlds Apart: Mothers and Daughters in Popular Culture, talks about the problematic presentation of the depiction mother and daughter relationships in film, TV, and books.
October 3, 1992 - MPR’s Kathleen Hallinan interviews William Ackerman and Janet Rienstra, producers of the spoken word label, Gang of Seven. They discuss the process of choosing what to record and the label’s potential audience.