July 19, 1994 - Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole and President Bill Clinton speaking before the Plenary Session of the National Governors Association Convention in Boston's Hynes Convention Center. Speeches highlighted differing views on proposals for federal health care coverage. The biggest debate is the issue of universal coverage. Following speeches, MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Dave Durenberger, Minnesota U.S. Senator (I-R), who provides commentary about legislative health care reform.
June 6, 1994 - Midday presentation of 50th anniversary commemoration of D-Day. Program begins speech by President Clinton at Normandy American Cemetery, followed by a sound portrait of individual memories from that invasion.
May 25, 1994 - As part of a MPR’s look at the family, Midday presents a selection of tape excerpts from speeches on family, including Dan Quayle's controversial "Murphy Brown" speech. Other speeches include Bill Clinton, Suzanne Dworkin, and David Blankenhorn.
May 14, 1994 - President Bill Clinton’s weekend radio address, speaking from Indianapolis. Clinton talks of Mandela election, amongst other subjects. After Clinton speech, Senator David Durenberger, GOP-Minnesota speaks of Republican perspective. Topic is on healthcare.
April 27, 1994 - NPR SPECIAL live coverage of Richard Nixon funeral service. Program includes sermon from Billy Graham; speeches by Henry Kissinger, Bob Dole, Pete Wilson, and Bill Clinton. There are also brief commentary and reports.
April 8, 1994 - U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks at Minnesota Nurses Association rally at the IDS crystal court in downtown Minneapolis for an address about health care reform. MPR’s Dan Olson reports from rally.
December 16, 1993 - Paul Wellstone, Minnesota U.S. senator, discusses his fact-finding trip to the former Yugoslavia. Wellstone also answers listeners.
November 23, 1993 - Minnesota's Attorney General Hubert "Skip" Humphrey III answers listeners' questions about a federal crime bill making its way through Congress as well as various state proposals to combat crime.
October 20, 1993 - Sarah DeCosse, attorney with the Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights, discusses the U.S. actions taken regarding Haiti and the humanitarian issues within the country. DeCosse also answers listener questions.
November 11, 1992 - In honor of Veterans' Day, Midday host Gary Eichten invites veterans to call-in with their reflections on their military service in wartime and in peacetime. Veterans also share what the day means to them.