October 10, 1997 - Midday’s Gary Eichten speaks with former Minnesota governor Elmer L. Andersen about his life and his book, Views from the Publisher's Desk. Andersen also answers listener call-in questions.
August 18, 1992 - Former Minnesota Governor Elmer L. Anderson talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about how the Minnesota GOP party has changed and become more conservative over the years.
March 31, 1992 - Former Minnesota Governor Elmer L. Andersen shares his political thoughts on Harold LeVander, another former governor. LeVander died on March 30th, 1992.
February 11, 1992 - Former Governor Elmer L. Andersen comments State of the State speeches, both their importance and limitations. Andersen recalls some of his favorites over the years.
September 11, 1990 - Former Minnesota Governor Elmer L. Andersen comments on his concerns of public apathy in the political environment. He sees a lack of organized activity and programs to draw public interest.
September 6, 1990 - Alexander Dubcek, the chairman of the federal sssembly of Czechoslovakia First, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Dubcek address was titled “Trade with the Czech Slovak Federated Republic.” He talked of the economic future of his country. Dubcek spoke through a translator. Former Governor Elmer L. Andersen introduced Alexander Dubcek.
January 14, 1982 - MPR’s Lee Axdahl reports on the passing of Sigurd Olson, well-known environmentalist and author. Segment includes a brief summary of Olson’s life, a reading by former Elmer L. Andersen, and interview segments with Olson about his experiences along the Boundary Waters.
October 16, 1979 - MPR’s Claudia Hampston profiles Minnesota author Sigurd Olson as he receives honorary degree Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Minnesota. Olson was honored for his environmental writing and efforts in protecting the wilderness of Minnesota.
April 27, 1979 - Former Minnesota governor reviews the book The Terrors of Justice: The Untold Side of Watergate by Maurice H. Stans.
March 11, 1976 - Midday presents Martin Bunzl's documentary on U.S. Senator Hubert Humphrey. Bunzl traveled with Humphrey for several weeks collecting information for this production. Program contains various speeches, commentary, interviews, and advertising/music clips.