April 13, 1992 - Midday program presents two documentaries - The Indian in the Global Mind, an examination of global views of Native Americans, including common stereotypes and the use of Indian cultures as mascots for sports teams; and Religious Freedom in America: A Question of Faith, a look at the legal challenges confronting Native Americans in preserving their religious heritage.
April 10, 1992 - Despite the slushy snow outside, MPR’s Bill Wareham gets the temperature of Minnesota Twins fans (and a player) at a fan rally as the 1992 season begins. While coming off a World Series Championship in 1991, the team faces challenges of losing some key players going into the new year.
April 10, 1992 - On this Midday program, a broadcast of speech by Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel, titled "The Renewed Threat of Fanaticism." The speech was given at the 1992 Peace Prize Forum held at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
April 9, 1992 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele interviews performer Cassandra Shore and a musician about Southern Theater’s production of 1001 Nights (ALF LAYLA WA LAYLA). Segment includes singing performance with an oud.
April 8, 1992 - MPR’s reporter Joe Kelly presents the documentary “AIDS Lives Here.” The report looks at five Minnesota women who carry HIV. Kelly interviews the women, health officials, and advocates.
April 6, 1992 - Midday program presents two documentaries - Through Carib Eyes, The Columbus Encounter in the Caribbean, looks at the perceptions of Carib and Taino Indians whose ancestors encountered Columbus; and Responding to the Quincentennial, a mosaic of Indian views on the Columbus Quincentenary.
April 3, 1992 - As the 1992 presidential election year hits it’s stride, MPR’s Leif Enger reports on voter apathy within the Native American community in Minnesota. While interest in local politics is high for Native American voters, that of national elections is far from the forefront.
March 30, 1992 - A DFLer details the trends coming out of the ongoing presidential primary races and the focus of party members to decide on a strong candidate to go up against President Bush.
March 30, 1992 - Midday program presents two documentaries - Battle Lines, Pressures on the Land, which details modern-day struggles over issues of sovereignty and land ownership between Native Americans and the Euromerican peoples; and Sustaining Our Communities, Natural Resource Management, an examination of traditional Indian farming techniques for growing corn, natural resource management practices and the revitalization of the buffalo and salmon population within various tribal communities.
March 24, 1992 - An interview about State Capitol tax proposal and spending as the economy works through recession concerns.