July 21, 1979 - On this special Spectrum/Home for the Weekend broadcast, MPR’s Rich Dietman presents a group discussion and live call-in program on Minnesota Public Radio's programming decisions, its technical operations, and funding of the network.
July 20, 1979 - MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Dr. Frank Busta, member of the Food Science Department at the University of Minnesota. Busta discusses controversy that has arisen in a related sorbate study and about whose side food scientists are on...consumers or big business?
July 7, 1979 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman presents highlights from Hispanic festival on the West Side of St. Paul. This was the first El Midwest Canto Al Pueblo (aka - Song to the People). Program includes interviews with artists, music breaks, poetry reading, and other sounds from and about the festival.
June 30, 1979 - On this regional public affairs program, Charles Weaver, new chairman of the Metropolitan Council, discusses the Metropolitan Council and urban development. He also shares his thoughts on Neal Peirce speech to the Committee on Urban Environment.
June 23, 1979 - On this regional public affairs program, John Welckle and Craig Stoneberg, social studies teachers from Burnsville High School, discuss a future studies course at their school. They are joined by students Mark Thompson and Eric Thompson, who have completed the course.
June 9, 1979 - On this regional public affairs program, Ray McGee, children's counselor at Washburn Guidance Center in Minneapolis, discusses problems and challenges of children during the summer. McGee shares skills and resources to assist parents.
June 7, 1979 - MPR’s Rich Dietman and Dan Olson interview Dr. Tom Norris, of Children's Health Center in Minneapolis, who discusses children safety and children's diseases. Topics include issues of proper immunization, resurgence of certain diseases, automobile safety, and the United Nations-declared International Year of the Child.
June 2, 1979 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Patricia Harpole, chief reference librarian of the Minnesota Historical Society, who discusses practical tips in searching for one's roots using genealogical resources.
May 26, 1979 - Jane Brody, New York Times health correspondent, speaking at 9th Annual Health Alert Symposium held at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Brody examines health care from the consumer point of view.
May 26, 1979 - Dr. William Nolen of Litchfield, speaking at 9th Annual Health Alert Symposium held at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Nolen addresses securing good health care and patients advocating competent and compassionate care.