November 6, 1993 - Historian and pop culture expert Karal Ann Marling comments on American homes and the concept of ‘cocooning.’
September 4, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews Minnesota author and pop culture expert Karal Ann Marling about random facts on the Minnesota State Fair. Topics include the lack-luster quality of prizes in the Midway, the Ferris wheel, and butter sculpture.
August 28, 1993 - On this segment from Weekend Edition, historian and pop culture expert Karal Ann Marling bemoans the unnaturally cool 1993 summer beset on Minnesota.
July 24, 1993 - On this segment from Weekend Edition, historian and pop culture expert Karal Ann Marling discusses traveling northern Minnesota with Europeans.
June 19, 1993 - On this segment from Weekend Edition, historian and pop culture expert Karal Ann Marling discusses a visit of Elvis Presley’s Graceland.
May 29, 1993 - On this segment from Weekend Edition, historian and pop culture expert Karal Ann Marling discusses the background and reminisces on personal experience of Memorial Day.
May 8, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews Karal Ann Marling, author and professor of Art History and of American Studies at the University of Minnesota, about the history and impact of the public holiday Mother’s Day in the United States.
May 1, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts talks with local pop-culture expert Karal Ann Marling about Ted Mann Concert Hall and general trends in philanthropy.
April 3, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts talks with local pop-culture expert Karal Ann Marling about the what spring and daylight savings hold.
January 30, 1993 - Local pop-culture expert Karal Ann Marling comments on paint by number. It’s a multifaceted history.