November 23, 1982 - About Books and Writers host Robert Cromie talks with novelist Ernest K. Gann.
November 30, 1982 - Donald Baker, University of Minnesota professor of soil science, and Brian Hanson, of the University of Minnesota Department of Geography, discuss climate predictions. Baker and Hanson also answer listener questions.
November 30, 1982 - Host Robert Cromie talks with author and Neiman-Marcus president Stanley Marcus.
December 2, 1982 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan reports on Black Magic production at Mixed Blood Theatre. The play counter points Hollywood image of blacks throughout the 20th century with a more human and realistic portrait as portrayed by the music of black composers.
December 7, 1982 - Host Robert Cromie talks with John Eisenhower, author of Allies, a book about World War II.
December 11, 1982 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Dan Olson talks with the Buttermilk Hill String Band. Members Rachel Nelson, fiddle and mandolin; Paula Brandes, guitar; and Liz Olds, banjo, discuss being street musicians. The band also perform songs and stories for the holiday season, as well as answer questions and take requests from listeners.
December 15, 1982 - About Books and Writers host Robert Cromie talks with Lou Cannon, author of Reagan.
December 18, 1982 - On this Weekend program, Bruce Watson, consulting meteorologist, discusses northern lights, winter, and the science of weather. Watson also answers listener questions.
December 28, 1982 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on the literal stand still in place for much of the Twin Cities after large snowstorm. Kessler details abandoned cars, shut businesses, no school, a sag to Metrdome roof, and airport closure.
December 28, 1982 - Daryl Sherman, of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, updates travel conditions across the state after winter storm.