August 16, 1982 - Independent-Republican gubernatorial candidates Lieutenant Governor Lou Wangberg, businessman Wheelock Whitney, and former governor Harold Stassen debate the issues in this live broadcast.
August 17, 1982 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews Jeanne Coyne, an attorney from Edina, who has been named to the Minnesota Supreme Court by Governor Al Quie.
August 17, 1982 - Democratic Gubernatorial candidates Warren Spannaus and Rudy Perpich debate, moderated by Sally Patterson from the League of Women Voters.
August 19, 1982 - MPR’s Dan Olson walks downtown Minneapolis to explore the sounds of street musicians. Olson stops and talks with various performers about their vocation.
August 20, 1982 - Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Douglas Amdahl answers live listener questions on judicial issues.
August 21, 1982 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Barbara Flanagan, columnist for the Minneapolis Star & Tribune, who shares regional trivia knowledge. Listeners try to stump her with questions.
August 21, 1982 - Local commentator Bruce Benidt details the scandalous nature of interacting with individuals from Wisconsin…both on and off the football field.
August 23, 1982 - MPR’s Lee Axdahl reports on the struggling Twins starting pitcher Terry Felton, who is still searching for a win after 13 game start. Despite the historically rough start, Felton is getting support from team manager and fellow teammates.
August 25, 1982 - Midday presents a lively debate for state auditor role. Incumbent Independent-Republican State Auditor Arne Carlson and challenger Paul Wellstone, DFL, discuss their differing views on how best the auditor’s office can benefit the state.
August 28, 1982 - Bob Potter hosts with listener participation on the topic of adoption. Call-in participants include David Sandness, co-founder of Crossroads, Inc. and Claire Fossum, caseworker at Lutheran Social Services.