March 4, 1976 - Pledge drive with Garrison Keillor, Bill Kling, and Gary Eichten. Kling asks Dave Peters, executive editor of Minnesota Monthly to talk about the April issue. Bemidji writer Marilyn Heltzer also talks.
June 27, 1995 - Robert Pepin, professor of physics and astronomy at University of Minnesota, discusses the U.S. space program, Atlantis space shuttle launch, and new developments in space and astronomy. Pepin also answers listener questions. Program contains pledge drive segments.
February 12, 1996 - An episode of a Radio Smithsonian documentary series titled “Black Radio: Telling It Like It Was.” Program narrated by Lou Rawls. Part 3, titled "Jack Cooper and Al Benson," focuses on Jack Cooper's "All-Negro Hour," which had it debut in 1929, and Al Benson, famous American DJ out of Chicago. Program contains pledge drive segments.
February 27, 1997 - Midday talks with car expert Jack Gillis, who is out with his 1997 editions of "The Car Book" and "The Truck, Van, and 4-by-4 Book." Gillis also writes a used car book. He answers call-in questions from listeners about safety features, warranties, complaint ratings, prices, and showroom strategies.
June 25, 1997 - Midday previews the special session of the Minnesota Legislature with guests Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe and House Minority Leader Steve Sviggum. Education funding is the main topic. Listeners also call in with questions.
June 26, 1997 - Midday host Gary Eichten discusses U.S. Supreme Court ruling on assisted suicide with guest Dr. Steven Miles, associate professor at the University of Minnesota Center for Bioethics. Miles provides reaction on the court decision that individuals don’t have right to physician-assisted suicide and details various state laws. Listeners call in with questions.
June 27, 1997 - Midday features special pledge program, with MPR reporter Kate Smith sitting in the studio with host Gary Eichten. Program contains various listener call-in commentary.
November 10, 1997 - A discussion of the role of the media in society on Midday with guest is Tom Rosenstiel, the director of the Project for Excellence in Journalism. Rosenstiel details the distinction of journalism from communication, entertainment, and propaganda. Listeners call in with questions.
November 12, 1997 - Midday’s Gary Eichten speaks with U.S. Senator Rod Grams about the situation in Iraq and the involvement of the United Nations. Senator Grams chairs the International Operations Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Listeners call in with questions.
November 12, 1997 - Midday’s Gary Eichten talks with Republican State House Minority Leader Steve Sviggum about upcoming special session of the legislature. The main topic is stadium debate. Listeners call in with questions. Program includes pledge drive.