March 27, 1996 - Midday’s Gar Eichten interviews Moonyeen Bongaards, deputy chair of Minnesota State Republican Party, talks about her decision to move her nomination support from Pat Buchanan to Bob Dole.
March 28, 1996 - As part of a collection of reports looking at the transgender experience, MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Andrea Jenkins, who is transitioning from male to female. Jenkins shares her path, both physically and psychologically. Roberts also speaks with experts about the transgender life.
March 28, 1996 - Midday discusses the 1996 Education Bill and changes in public education with guests DFL State Senator Larry Pogemiller, the chair of the Senate Education Committee; and Republican State Senator Gen Olson. Guests also answer listeners questions.
March 28, 1996 - Martin Sabo, U.S. representative for Minnesota's 5th District, shares his opposition on Congress passage of a line-item veto ability for a U.S. President.
March 28, 1996 - Robert Leech, executive director of Minnesota Board of Medical Practices, comments on a Public Citizen study that shows doctors that continue to practice despite violations, some being serious crimes.
March 29, 1996 - As part of a collection of reports looking at the transgender experience, MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Deborah Davis, who expresses gender identity as female. Roberts accompanies Davis on a shopping trip and discuss one finding identity without physically transitioning.
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April 1, 1996 - Midday’s Gary Eichten talks with John Labosky, the president of The Capital City Partnership, about the newly created organization’s plans for revitalizing downtown St. Paul.
April 1, 1996 - In honor of Opening Day of Major League Baseball, MPR host John Rabe and baseball analyst Kevin Hennessy hit the street for a game of catch while chatting about the make up of Minnesota Twins team that is taking the field in 1996.
April 2, 1996 - Bob McFarlin, director of public affairs at Minnesota Department of Transportation, shares what a proposed five-cent gas tax increase would offer the public in regards to maintenance projects.