June 8, 1982 - About Books and Writers host Robert Cromie talks about books with the people who write them.
June 6, 1982 - NPR’s Connie Goldman interviews American poet and writer Allen Ginsberg.
May 16, 1982 - NPR’s Connie Goldman interviews writer and historian Studs Terkel.
May 2, 1982 - NPR’s Connie Goldman interviews theatre actors Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy. The two are a real-life couple and talks about their life together.
April 11, 1982 - NPR’s Connie Goldman interviews author and poet James Dickey, who shares his thoughts on writing.
April 7, 1982 - MPR’s Lee Axdahl reports from the Hubert Humphrey Metrodome as it opens its doors for the first Minnesota Twins game at the venue…one with no sun or grass. Axdahl talks with both fans and protesters to get their take of the “dome” opener.
April 5, 1982 - MPR’s Lee Axdahl attends opening weekend of the MLB season as the Minnesota Twins begin play in their new home, the Humphrey Metrodome. Axdahl interviews, stadium officials, players, and fans to get their impressions of the fiberglass roof structure.
April 3, 1982 - MPR’s Dale Connelly presents Playwrights’ Laboratory 82’, which showcases playwright Paul D'Andrea’s Lumbah Yard, a drama written especially for radio, with assistance from the Minneapolis Playwrights' Lab. Following radio play, Robert Collins, critic for City Pages, and listeners share impressions and ask questions of playwright.
January 1, 1982 - MPR’s Connie Goldman goes to the Nantucket to visit poet Linda Pastan. The two talk and read poetry along the sea shore.
November 12, 1981 - MPR’s Rich Dietman presents audio profile within the cockpit of a Republic Airways commercial airline during air traffic controller strike.