March 5, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Arthur Harkins, professor of future studies at University of Minnesota, discusses the forthcoming 'high tech' society, its impact on traditional industry, and how to prepare for it. Harkins also answers listener questions.
March 8, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with Chicago educator Marva Collins about her book Marva Collins' Way.
March 12, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Don Fraser, mayor of Minneapolis, discusses various issues of the city. Topics include Minneapolis fire department, development, job market, and race relations. Fraser also answers listener questions.
March 15, 1983 - About Books and Writers host Robert Cromie talks with Paul Nagel, author of a book on four generations of the John Adams family.
March 19, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Kathy Heidel, naturalist for the Hennepin County Park Reserve District, talks about nature in springtime. Topics include timing of birds and wildflower’s return. Heidel also answers listener questions.
March 22, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with lexicographer, editor, and author Stuart Flexner.
March 26, 1983 - Bill Nunn, discusses gardening, spring planting, soil testing, and other matters. Nunn also answers listener questions.
March 29, 1983 - On this episode of About Books and Writers, host Robert Cromie talks with W. Bradford Wiley and Deborah Wiley about the 175-year-old publishing house, the John Wiley Company.
April 5, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with Carolyn Forche, who has written about El Salvador.
April 6, 1983 - MPR’s Jim Ragsdale reports on the home opener of the Minnesota Twins for the 1983 MLB season. Ragsdale interviews players and fans about their thoughts of team’s chances in the upcoming season after a dismal 60-102 win/loss record in 1982.