March 21, 1988 - University of Minnesota astronomy professors Larry Rudnick and John Dickey answer listener questions about the beginning and end of the universe.
March 22, 1988 - Harrison Salisbury, journalist and author, talks about some of the major stories he has covered, which he chronicles in his newest book, "A Time of Change: A Reporter's Tale of Our Time." Salisbury also answers listener questions. Beginning of program is discussion on Central American military involvement, and subsequent local protests. Mr. Salisbury is a Minnesota native, and U of M graduate.
March 26, 1988 - A broadcast of Good Evening at the World Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota. This edition of the variety show includes performances by the Horse Flies, Bill Holm, Michale Smith, with the Good Evening Band.
March 31, 1988 - MPR’s Kate Moos interviews AIDS Jacqui Banaszynski about her work “Aids in the Heartland,” which won her the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing. Banaszynski and her photographer, Jean Pieri followed two gay Minnesota farmers - Dick Hanson and his partner, Bert Henningson - one of whom had contracted AIDS.
April 2, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Tim Hanson, U of M basketball player and former “Minnesota Mr. Basketball,” discusses college basketball and his time as a Gopher. Topics include money in sports, coaches, and recruiting. Hanson also answer listener questions.
April 2, 1988 - University of Minnesota physicist Dr. George Freier answers listener questions about weather myths and weather lore...some of which are surprisingly correct.
April 4, 1988 - Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Herbert Gross answers listener questions about higher education options for non-traditional students.
April 6, 1988 - Minnesota State epidemiologist Dr. Mike Osterholm answers listener questions about the latest public health issues surrounding AIDS.
April 8, 1988 - MPR’s Mike Mulcahy reports on preparations in downtown Minneapolis prior to the home opener of world champion Minnesota Twins. Everything from turf to hankies are the focus of the day.
April 9, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Bill James, baseball writer, discusses Major League Baseball. Topics include start of the baseball season, the Twins, the Royals, strike zone, and future of the game. James also answers listener questions.