November 13, 1982 - On this Weekend program, Garrison Keillor, A Prairie Home Companion host, discusses the show, its origin, and characters. Theme of program is “A Prairie Home Companion: Has it Left Minnesota?” Keillor also answers listener questions.
November 16, 1982 - Carol Bly, poet, author and columnist, discusses the importance of fairy tales (folk tales) for both children and adults. Bly also answers listener questions.
November 20, 1982 - Interview, call-in with University of Minnesota extension housing specialist Bill Angell, on home repair, remodeling, etc
November 27, 1982 - Librarian Mary Alice Sell answers live listener questions about selecting books as holiday gifts for children and teenagers.
November 30, 1982 - Donald Baker, University of Minnesota professor of soil science, and Brian Hanson, of the University of Minnesota Department of Geography, discuss climate predictions. Baker and Hanson also answer listener questions.
December 4, 1982 - A conversation with Minneapolis police chief Anthony Bouza. Bob Potter hosts this "Weekend" program. Includes listener participation.
December 11, 1982 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Dan Olson talks with the Buttermilk Hill String Band. Members Rachel Nelson, fiddle and mandolin; Paula Brandes, guitar; and Liz Olds, banjo, discuss being street musicians. The band also perform songs and stories for the holiday season, as well as answer questions and take requests from listeners.
December 18, 1982 - On this Weekend program, Bruce Watson, consulting meteorologist, discusses northern lights, winter, and the science of weather. Watson also answers listener questions.
January 1, 1983 - MPR’s Bob Potter interviews Joanne Slavin, associate professor of food science and nutrition at the University of Minnesota, who discusses good food, nutrition, and healthy dietary guidelines. Slavin also answers listener questions.
January 8, 1983 - Dan Olson hosts Listener Call-in with survivalist Tim Kneeland.