October 14, 1992 - Linda Chavez, former staff director of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights under President Reagan and a fellow at the Manhattan Institute; and Angela Davis, author and professor at the University of California-Santa Cruz, speaking recently at Hamline University’s Justice for Everyone lecture series. Both addresses are on the question, "Justice for Whom?" Larry Osness, president of Hamline University, introduces speakers.
October 1, 1992 - MPR’s Tom Fudge reports on the open question of Kirby Puckett remaining a Minnesota Twin. As a free agent at end of 1992 season, Puckett is looking for a $27.5 million five year contract. Twins front office, and even some fans, see the price as to high.
September 25, 1992 - A discussion on society developing ‘list’ memorials, such as the Vietnam Wall Memorial and AIDS quilt.
September 25, 1992 - Midmorning’s Jim Wishner interviews Laurie Witzkowski, an artist from Heart of the Beast Puppet Theatre in Minneapolis. Witzkowski talks about the theater, it’s focus on culture, and utilizing puppets in performance art.
September 23, 1992 - A discussion on MPR’s All Things Considered about a study on cancer among farmers. Potential culprits mentioned are ultraviolet rays from the sun and pesticide usage on the farmland.
September 22, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with a professor about the equinox. Saint's Days, dates, start of seasons, as well as holidays are humorously discussed.
September 21, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend & John Biewen present the documentary “No Jews Allowed.” In the 1930s and 1940s, Minneapolis enjoyed the dubious distinction of being one of the most anti-Semitic cities in America.
September 17, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend reports on playwright John B. Davidson’s The Last Minstrel Show, being performed at The Penumbra Theatre. The play is about the lynching of three African American circus workers in Duluth on June 15th, 1920.
September 17, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews racing coach of Paycheck, a turkey who was to compete in Worthington Turkey Race until found killed. It makes for a strange conversation.
September 14, 1992 - With the death of Dr. Philip Benson, a conversation on doctor obligations to disclose if they have an AIDS diagnosis.