May 14, 1994 - NPR Weekend presents Saturday Radio Addresses. Heard is President Bill Clinton’s weekend radio address, speaking from Indianapolis. Clinton talks of Mandela election, amongst other subjects. After Clinton speech, Senator David Durenberger (GOP-MN), speaks of Republican perspective. Durenberger’s topic is on healthcare.
May 18, 1994 - Paula Stern, a member of President Clinton's Advisory Committee on Trade Policy and Negotiations, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Stern’s speech was titled, "Looking East and South: What's Next for U.S. Trade,” and was on the issue of global trade. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
May 25, 1994 - As part of a MPR’s look at the family, Midday presents a selection of tape excerpts from speeches on family, including Dan Quayle's controversial "Murphy Brown" speech. Other speeches include Bill Clinton, Suzanne Dworkin, and David Blankenhorn.
May 31, 1994 - American newspaper columnist and author Molly Ivins speaks at the Woman's Club of Minneapolis, touching on a number of subjects…including politics, the First Amendment and the role of women.
June 2, 1994 - Jane Alexander, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Alexander’s address was on the topic of arts in the Twin Cities. Sharon Sayles Belton, mayor of Minneapolis, introduces Alexander. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
June 6, 1994 - Midday presentation of 50th anniversary commemoration of D-Day. Program begins speech by President Clinton at Normandy American Cemetery, followed by a sound portrait of individual memories from that invasion.
June 7, 1994 - Midday presents Tom Peters speaking at a forum for chief executives of Twin Cities-based companies, sponsored by the accounting firm of Deloitte and Touche. Peter’s address is on the topic of company innovation and reorganization as key to success.
July 11, 1994 - Dan Quayle, former vice -president, at Minnesota Meeting in downtown Minneapolis. Quayle’s address was on the topic of his book, politics, and reform. Following address, Quayle answered audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
July 13, 1994 - Midday presents Peter G. Peterson, president of the Concord Coalition and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Peterson’s address was on U.S. economy and federal deficit. Following speech, Peterson answered audience questions.
July 15, 1994 - Midday presents Albert Reynolds, prime minister of Ireland, speaking at University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute. Reynolds’ address was titled, "A Charter for Peace and Reconciliation in Ireland." After address Reynolds answered audience questions, which were presented from the podium by Robert Kudrle, Associate Dean of the Humphrey Institute.