April 1, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend talks with author Robert Olen Butler about his book, A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain. The short story collection captures the Vietnamese immigrant experience in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. In segment, Butler reads a passage from book.
March 27, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend sits at the table with Kevin Kling as he talks about his childhood in the state. Kling is visiting home in Minnesota for the Jungle Theater production of his play, Home and Away.
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March 19, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews John Olive about his play, Evelyn and the Polka King. The play features live polka music.
March 12, 1992 - Toni McNaron, professor of English and Women's Studies at University of Minnesota, discusses her book, I Dwell in Possibility: A Memoir. McNaron recalls early life with her mother and racist/lesbophobic atmosphere in the South.
March 7, 1992 - Jewish and lesbian writer Judith Katz talks about writing and finding community in the Midwest.
March 6, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews detective fiction writer Sara Paretsky about her book series protagonist character V. I. Warshawski and the stresses of writing.
March 3, 1992 - A profile of American poet and essayist Tess Gallagher and her book of poetry, Moon Crossing Bridge. Segment includes and interview and reading by author.
February 28, 1992 - A review of Syl Jones' play "Cincinnati Man."
February 13, 1992 -