October 26, 1982 - On this episode of About Books and Writers, host Robert Cromie talks with Nat Hentoff, author of The First Freedom and other books.
November 1, 1982 - Sherokee Ilse, Twin Cities area author, talks about pregnancy loss, infant death, bereavement, and her book “Empty Arms.” Ilse also answers listener questions.
November 6, 1982 - MPR’s Dale Connelly interviews film director Emile de Antonio. The two discuss politics, filmmaking, and nuclear war threat.
November 9, 1982 - Pierre Franey, master chef, author and New York Times columnist, discusses proper use of kitchen utensils, cooking and more. Franey also answers listener questions. Franey is the author of book entitled, "Pierre Franey's Kitchen."
November 9, 1982 - On this episode of About Books and Writers, host Robert Cromie talks with author and activist Roger Wilkins.
November 13, 1982 - On this Weekend program, Garrison Keillor, A Prairie Home Companion host, discusses the show, its origin, and characters. Theme of program is “A Prairie Home Companion: Has it Left Minnesota?” Keillor also answers listener questions.
November 16, 1982 - Carol Bly, a Minnesota poet, author, and columnist, discusses the importance of fairy tales (folk tales) for both children and adults. Bly also answers listener questions.
November 16, 1982 - About Books and Writers host Robert Cromie interviews science fiction writer Frank Herbert.
November 20, 1982 - Interview, call-in with University of Minnesota extension housing specialist Bill Angell, on home repair, remodeling, etc
November 23, 1982 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan talks with the performers of the play The Dance and the Railroad, which is being staged at the Cricket Theatre.