December 19, 1992 - Weekend Edition’s Jim Wishner talks with pop-culture expert Karal Ann Marling about the complicated concept of gift-giving during Christmas. Marling provides some advice on gift ideas.
November 28, 1992 - Karal Ann Marling, local historian and pop culture expert; and Michael Medved, American radio host and author, debate the perceived prominence of violence on TV and in film. Medved is author of the book, Hollywood vs. America: Popular Culture and the War on Traditional Values.
October 31, 1992 - On this segment from Weekend Edition, historian and pop culture expert Karal Ann Marling shares insights into the architecture of numerous bridges that traverse spots within the Twin Cities.
October 17, 1992 - Historian and pop culture expert Karal Ann Marling talks with Minneapolis author M. D. Lake about his books, including A Gift of Murder. Lake’s mysteries revolve around murder and universities.
September 26, 1992 - Pop culture expert and historian Karal Ann Marling comments on the debate of TV in American homes.
September 12, 1992 - Pop culture expert and historian Karal Ann Marling comments about political climate and debate of the American kitchen.
August 29, 1992 - Pop culture expert and historian Karal Ann Marling provides her positive impressions of Betty Fussell’s The Story of Corn.
August 5, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with local critic and author Karal Ann Marling about controversial art at the Minnesota State Fair. Marling share shares her thoughts about fair in general.
August 1, 1992 - Historian Karal Ann Marling talks with photographer Frank Gohlke about his book, Measure of Emptiness: Grain Elevators in the American Landscape.
July 18, 1992 - Local historian Karal Ann Marling reviews Truman, a biography by David McCullough.