March 7, 1984 - Jimmy Carter, former president of the United States, speaking at Carlson Lecture Series in Northrop Auditorium. Carter’s address was on the topic “Priorities for a Great Nation.” Following speech, Carter answered audience questions.
April 25, 1984 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews Tom Mee, media relations director for the Minnesota Twins, about bulk ticket sales buy-out, status of Minnesota Twins as an organization, owner Calvin Griffith’s possible sale of team, and public interest in team.
July 5, 1984 - MPR’s Tom Meersman takes a look at A Prairie Home Companion as the show celebrates its 10th anniversary. Report includes interviews with Margaret Moos, Ray Marklund and Garrison Keillor.
July 12, 1984 - Rich Dietman and George Boosey report live from State Capitol. Former Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Walter Mondale offically announces his choice of Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate for the 1984 election, Annoucement is made in the Minnesota House Chambers.
July 19, 1984 - Walter Mondale acceptance speech at 1984 Democratic National Convention. Mondale presents Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to be chosen as vice president nominee.
July 26, 1984 - Twin Cities film critic Phil Anderson shares his review of the film Purple Rain, which was made by famous local musician Prince. Anderson describes it as a musical story of characters.
September 24, 1984 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews historian Hy Berman about the idea of labor museum in Minnesota. Berman explains that the state is a excellent representation of the varied evolution of labor movement in the Unites States.
September 28, 1984 - MPR’s Gary Eichten provides commentary on the 1984 Minnesota Twins baseball season. While no pennant…the team has a new owner, Kirby Puckett on the roster, and gave fans a season of plucky play.
November 2, 1984 - After 11 years of being on the air, host Gary Eichten bids a sincere and fond farewell to Minnesota Public Radio’s original All Things Considered program, which originally ended in late 1984.
November 3, 1984 - Bill Kling, president of American Public Radio, discusses the status of the network and plans for the future of organization. Topics include federal government funding issues, expansion of signal into rural areas, and foreign news programming. Kling also answers listener questions.