September 21, 1982 - Host Robert Cromie talks with Daniel Aron, editor of The Library of America series of books by great American writers.
September 28, 1982 - Host Robert Cromie talks with former British Member of Parliament now novelist Jeffrey Archer about his novel, The Prodigal Daughter.
October 1, 1982 - MPR’s Tom Meersman profiles Minnesota author Judith Guest. In an interview, Guest details the experience of writing a second novel after the huge success of her first book, Ordinary People.
October 2, 1982 - MPR’s Dale Connelly interviews disability advocate Paula Goldberg about the fight for funds and rights for handicapped children in the U.S. education system.
October 5, 1982 - Host Robert Cromie talks with author, novelist, and columnist William F. Buckley, Jr.
October 9, 1982 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Dan Olson talks with Kathy Heidel, naturalist with the Hennepin County Park Reserve System. They discuss birds, nature, and how the change in seasons is affecting animal life. Heidel also answers listener questions.
October 12, 1982 - Host Robert Cromie talks with lawyer and author Jerry Spence about his book, Gunning for Justice: My Life and Trials.
October 16, 1982 - On this Weekend program, John Farrell, executive director of the Minnesota Racing Association; and Jordan Lorence, a Minnesota senate staff member, discuss the proposed constitutional amendment that would authorize pari-mutuel betting on horse racing in Minnesota. Farrell and Lorence also answer listener questions.
October 18, 1982 - ELECTION '82 PREVIEW - NPR’s Linda Wertheimer and Cokie Roberts lead lively discussions of major election issues with commentary from reporters and analysts around the country. Topic is women in politics, including Minnesota’s Project 13, a pro-choice grassroots group focused on precincts.
October 19, 1982 - Host Robert Cromie talks with British mystery novelist P. D. James about her latest book, The Skull Beneath the Skin.