April 17, 1988 - Larry Millett, architecture writer for the Pioneer Press Dispatch, talks about the unique architecture of the Twin Cities. Program also includes listeners call in with their questions.
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 12, 1988 - On this Weekend program, Al Sicherman, food writer at the Star Tribune, discusses various food topics and his book “Caramel Knowledge.” Sicherman also answers listener questions.
March 5, 1988 - On this Midday call-in program, MPR’s Bob Potter interviews James Oberstar, U.S. congressman from Minnesota's 8th district, about current national and world issues. Topics include Northwest Airlines and land rights, amongst others. Oberstar also answers listeners questions.
February 20, 1988 - Weekend’s Bob Potter interviews Charles Norman, director of the Learning Skills Center at Macalester College, who discusses writing, the use of the English language, and origins of words. Norman also answers listener questions.
February 16, 1988 - Steven Cooper, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, answers listener questions about current human rights issues in Minnesota and the various protected groups. Topics include case backlogs at department, minority population in state, racism, and AIDS.
January 8, 1988 - MPR’s Bob Potter talks with Minnesota poet and author Bill Holm about teacher exchange program. Holm also answers listener questions.
December 31, 1987 - Colonel Roger Ledding, chief of the Minnesota State Patrol, discusses the upcoming New Year’s Eve, drunk driving, speeding, and other highway safety matters. Colonel Ledding also answers listener questions.
December 12, 1987 - On this Weekend program, Dr. Dean Abrahamson, professor of public affairs and director of the Global Environmental Policy Project at the Humphrey Institute, discusses the causes of world climate change and the implications. Topics include the carbon dioxide, changes in climate patterns, and the long-term consequences of global warming. Abrahamson also answers listener questions.
November 18, 1987 - An audio tour of the Mississippi River with naturalist Kathy Heidel.