October 12, 1995 - Rosabeth Moss Kanter, author and professor at the Harvard Business School, speaking at a forum for local business leaders, sponsored by the Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce the Ceridian Corporation. Kanter’s address was on the topic “World Class: Thriving Locally in the Global Economy.” Kanter has written numerous books, including "World Class: Thriving Locally in a Global Economy."
October 30, 1995 - A lively Midday discussion about the proposed "Jobs and a Fair Wage Initiative" which will be voted on in St. Paul. Studio guests are St. Paul businessman John McCarty and former St. Paul City Council member Paula Maccabee.
November 22, 1995 - On this Midday, a proposed tax cut for eligible families is the subject of this special Talk of Minnesota call-in program.
November 30, 1995 - Jerry Jasinowski, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Jasinowski’s address was titled “Making It in America: The Return of U.S. Industry as the Best in the World.” Following speech, Jasinowski answered audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
December 20, 1995 - Small businesses face challenges to their survival from many directions, including large corporations and national franchises. For example, Walmart, the nations largest discount retailer, has developed a reputation for forcing smaller competitors out of the local market. But on Colorados Eastern Plains, a tiny rural town is employing some common sense business strategies to give Walmart some healthy competition. Our series on the survival of small business continues with this report from Leslie Dahlkemper.
January 17, 1996 - Ann Rest, DFL state representative and chair of Minnesota House Tax Committee, explains concepts of a federal flat tax.
February 29, 1996 - Robert Reich, U.S. Secretary of Labor, joins Midday from Washington D.C. to talk about his proposals to address the economic insecurity many Americans face, the unemployment situation, and to answer listener questions.
March 4, 1996 - Midday presents Vice-President Al Gore speaking at the National Press Club. The Vice-President talks about the role of the federal government in achieving a balanced budget. He answers questions from the National Press Club audience as well.
March 15, 1996 - Midday guest Bernard Brommer, president of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, talks about jobs and economic trends, worker training, job security, wages, and the role of unions. Broomer also answers listener questions.
April 2, 1996 - Bob McFarlin, director of public affairs at Minnesota Department of Transportation, shares what a proposed five-cent gas tax increase would offer the public in regards to maintenance projects.