January 16, 1987 - Walter Rostow, former national security advisor to Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Rostow’s address was titled "The United States and the Fourth Industrial Revolution." Speech focused on U.S. in the technological revolution. After speech, Rostow answered audience questions.
January 16, 1987 - On this MPR Special, MPR’s Bill Wareham presents speeches from the "Minnesota Horizons: Turning Point to the '90s" conference attended by state lawmakers. The speakers and topics were as follows: - Philip Raup "Does the Dual Economy Really Characterize Minnesota?" - Jan Smaby "Those in Need and the Human Services Support System" - Michael Resnick "Public Health Trends and the Human Services Support System" - Stanley Collender "The National Perspective: The Impact of the Federal Budget and the Deficit"
April 7, 1987 - Judith Guest speaking at the Walker Art Center, April 7, 1987 and aired on Memorial Day. Guest’s address is her essay “The Mythic Family.”
April 23, 1987 - E. Gerald Corrigan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Corrigan’s address is on the topic "The U.S. and World Economy." After speech, Corrigan 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.
May 18, 1987 - Daniel Yankelovich, chairman of the Yankelovich Group and president Public Agenda Foundation, at Minnesota Meeting. Yankelovich’s topic is “Competitiveness: How to Achieve a National Consensus." After speech, Yankelovich answers 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.
May 28, 1987 - A Midday broadcast of playwright Marsha Norman speaking at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. Norman talks about the role of family in the theater, contrasts American themes with British themes, and talks about her own family relationships.
May 29, 1987 - Alexander Haig, former secretary of state and GOP presidential contender, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Haig’s address was titled "Challenges for the Future: American Foreign and Domestic Policy." After speech, Haig answered listener questions.
June 1, 1987 - MPR’s Tom Meersman reports on Refugee Remembrance Day, where former refugees gathered to participate in community event. The majority were Southeast Asians: Vietnamese, Cambodians, Hmong and Laotians.
June 5, 1987 - Betty Williams, 1977 Nobel Peace Prize winner, speaking at the Fargo Town Hall lecture series. William’s address was on the topic "World Peace is Everyone's Business."
June 15, 1987 - Robert Malott, chairman and CEO of FMC Corporation, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Malott’s address was titled "Today's Agenda: Chasing Markets or Chasing Votes." After speech, Malott answers 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.