September 15, 1998 - Two former Governors and two former Chiefs of Staff talk to Gary Eichten about the role of Governor. Al Quie, former Republican Governor; Wendell Anderson, former Democrat Governor; Jean LeVander King, former Quie aide; and Curt Johnson, former Governor Arne Carlson chief of staff, discuss the job of being a governor. Topics include the skills required, administration staff, understanding of state budget, and developing agenda. The guests also answer listener questions.
February 3, 1998 - Midday previews the State of the State address and looks back in history to previous addresses. Guests Al Quie, former Republican governor; and Bob Vanasek, former DFL Speaker of the House share their reflections and listeners call in with questions.
May 9, 1997 -
June 19, 1996 - On this Midday program, a discussion on religion and spirituality in the 1990s and the role of churches in society with guest Al Quie, former Minnesota Governor and Chairman of the Greater Twin Cities Billy Graham Crusade. Quie also answers listener questions.
May 2, 1996 -
January 16, 1996 - A special Midday program on the day the Minnesota Legislature reconvenes and the Governor gives his State of the State Address. Several former governors and former legislative leaders offer some wisdom based on their experiences.
October 12, 1995 -
September 21, 1995 - A special Talk of Minnesota program, reflecting on the life and times of Rudy Perpich, the former Minnesota governor, who passed away earlier in the afternoon. Program presents reports from the capitol, and commentary from individuals who knew Perpich. MPR’s Gary Eichten also takes comments from listeners.
April 23, 1994 -
January 26, 1993 -