March 8, 1995 - Sami poet and artist Nils-Aslak Valkeapää discusses teaching local kids and writers cultural tradition of Sami people. Segment includes Valkeapää reading poem.
April 29, 1995 - MPR’s Stephen Smith presents an audio obituary of poet Jane Kenyon, who passed away on April 22nd, 1995. Segment includes brief interview with poet, reading of poem, and musical elements.
July 21, 1995 - Minnesota author Barton Sutter reads his essay on fishing in the BWCA, titled “The Next Best Thing to Nobody.” Essay was later collected in "Cold Comfort: Life at the Top of the Map," published by University of Minnesota Press.
August 9, 1995 - Midday presents an NPR Special Report on the end of World War II in 1945, upon the U.S. bombing of Nagasaki, Japan. Scott Simon hosts report that includes various historical readings, audio, and interviews.
September 23, 1995 - Black poet Yolanda Johnson shares thoughts on her purpose as a writer and reads from her work.
September 29, 1995 - Minnesota author Gary Eustice reads an essay on a reflection on playing football in his youth.
October 4, 1995 - Minnesota author Gary Eustice reads an essay on owning a gun and a close call.
October 7, 1995 - St. Paul poet Kevin Fitzpatrick reads numerous poems.
October 21, 1995 - Southern Minnesota poet Michael Hall talks about his poetry and reads from “Spam River Journal.”
November 4, 1995 - Poet Amy Nash comments on her definition of poetry. Nash also reads numerous short pieces of her work.