November 26, 1993 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone reflects on the political efforts and accomplishments of 1993. Topics include voter registration, campaign reform, earned income credit, crime bill, amongst others. Wellstone also comments on his concern on the economy and conflict in Yugoslavia.
November 26, 1993 - MPR’s Karen Boothe looks at how the Hmong New Year in Minnesota has practical differences to that of previous celebrations in Laos. Boothe talks with Chong Bee Vang, chairman of event, on how gathering is now an experience of the best of both new and old culture, as the Hmong community adapts to environment in the United States.
November 27, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews Karal Ann Marling, a local author and scholar of American popular culture and art. Marling discusses history of the holiday bird…the turkey.
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November 30, 1993 - MPR’s Leif Enger visits the Nay Ah Shing School, a new education center operated by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe that looks to offer a well-rounded education that respects the native culture. Enger interviews educators and students about their thoughts on the efforts.
December 1, 1993 - Martin Sampson, political science professor at University of Minnesota, comments on the political situation in Israeli-Palestinian conflict and any potential peace process.
December 3, 1993 - On this winter holiday special First Friday, MPR’s Lynne Warfel-Holt presents a seasonal story collection of various arts and culture topics.
December 3, 1993 - On this First Friday segment, MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on the creation of Swimming, Snow by Paulette Bates Alden. The work is the sixth “Winter Book” published by Minnesota Center for Book Arts.
December 3, 1993 - An interview with Bob Holman and Tracie Morris, of New York’s Nuyorican Poets Cafe, discuss poetry slam taking place in Twin Cities. Both also do a poetry reading.
December 3, 1993 - On this First Friday segment, Elle editor Leslie Brody pitches her choices on best books for the season.