June 24, 1983 - MPR’s Loren Omoto interviews St. Paul school administrator Joe Nathan about his book Free to Teach: Achieving Equity and Excellence in Schools. Nathan discusses his view on teaching freedom and accountability.
June 25, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Tim Kneeland, outdoor enthusiast, discusses recreational and sporting activities, including hiking, biking and camping. Kneeland also answers listener questions.
June 27, 1983 - Rudy Boschwitz, Minnesota U.S. senator (I-R), discusses various political topics, including abortion, arms race, and El Salvador. Boschwitz also answers listener questions.
June 27, 1983 - William Sherman, a prominent North Dakota author, sociologist and priest, details information from his book Prairie Mosaic: An Ethnic Atlas of Rural North Dakota.
June 28, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with NBC News’ John Chancellor and Associated Press’ Walter Mears, about their book, The News Business.
July 2, 1983 - MPR’s Kevin Burns interviews George Franklin Wade, founding director of Shakespeare and Company. Wade describes the experience for audiences attending the only outdoor classical repertory theater in Minnesota.
July 4, 1983 - MPR’s Loren Omoto interviews Jackpine Bob Cary, editor of the Ely Echo, who shares thoughts on what fishing means in Minnesota.
July 5, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with author Calvin Trillin about his book, Third Helpings.
July 5, 1983 - MPR’s Dan Olson profiles the local "Hurricane Alice: A Feminist Review" magazine. Olson interviews Martha Roth, executive editor of the publication, about the purpose of feminist journal.
July 7, 1983 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Jerry Bell, executive director of Metropolitan Sports Facility Commission, on the attempts by the Minnesota Twins to get lease relief, attendance struggles, and rumors of team sale to Tampa Bay. Bell also comments on what may happen if team tries to break lease.