May 9, 2001 - Live coverage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's address as part of the Distinguished Carlson Lecture Series at Northrop Auditorium. Following the speech and audience questions, MPR host Dan Olson speaks with three guests: Hamline University Religion Professor Mark Berkson, St. John's University Asian History Professor Richard Bohr, and local Tibetan leader Wangyal Ritzekura.
June 23, 1998 - Richard Bohr, Professor of Asian History at both the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University, former President of the Midwest China Center, and former Executive Director of the Minnesota World Trade Office, shares his observations from a trip to China to observe the preparations for President Clinton trip. Topics include human rights issues, Taiwan, and Asian economic crisis. Bohr also answers listener questions. Program begins with a report on current Chinese/U.S. relations.
October 30, 1997 - Midday looks at China and human rights with guests Richard Bohr, professor of Asian History at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University, and former executive director of both the Midwest China Center and the MN World Trade Office; and Barbara Frey, professor of International Human Rights at the University of Minnesota. Listeners call in with questions.
June 3, 1990 - MPR Special Live Coverage of Mikhail Gorbachev, president of the Soviet Union, making a one-day visit to Minnesota. Program contains various reports, interviews, and commentary. This segment contains Gorbachev arriving at Radisson Hotel in Minneapolis.
June 3, 1990 - MPR Special Live Coverage of Mikhail Gorbachev, president of the Soviet Union, making a one-day visit to Minnesota. Program contains various reports, interviews, and commentary. This segment contains Gorbachev arriving at the Governor’s Mansion. This is part two of eight programs.