January 24, 1979 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan presents Playwright’s Laboratory, which showcases playwright Mark Frost’s “Between Flights,” a drama written especially for radio, with assistance from the Minneapolis Playwrights' Lab. Following radio play, Bob Gerrard, executive editor of Mankato Free Press; and listeners, share impressions and ask questions of playwright.
January 25, 1979 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Isabel Wolf, University of Minnesota extension nutrition specialist, who comments on current nutrition news and answers listener questions on a variety of issues related to food, nutrition, and health.
January 27, 1979 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Senator David Durenberger, who discusses adjusting to his new role as U.S. senator. Topics include the filibuster, energy, transportation, BWCA, and federal budget. Durenberger also answers questions from various MPR reporters, reporters in other news media, and from listeners in a statewide call-in program.
February 20, 1979 - Governor Al Quie answers call-in questions with reporters Bob Potter and Pat Kessler.
March 3, 1979 - On this special Spectrum/Home for the Weekend broadcast, MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Minnesota U.S. Senator Rudy Boschwitz. Reporters and listeners throughout the state ask Boshcwitz questions. Topics include conservative trends, SALT treaty, D.C. voting amendment, and federal deficit.
March 26, 1979 - Bill Merritt, of the Minnesota Department of Transportation; and Jerry Fruin, professor and agricultural economist from the University of Minnesota, discuss the maintaining of roads in Minnesota. Topics include deterioration, salting, materials, interstate system, and rail transport. Merritt and Fruin also answer listener questions.
March 28, 1979 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan presents Playwright’s Laboratory, which showcases playwright Nancy Beckett’s “Clothes Conscious,” a drama written especially for radio, with assistance from the Minneapolis Playwrights' Lab. Following radio play, Barbara Field, of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis; Bob Collins, drama critic for the Minnesota Daily Arts and Entertainment section; and listeners, share impressions and ask questions of playwright.
April 5, 1979 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Wes Skjegstad, tax examiner for Minnesota Revenue Department; and Esme Evans, member of publication office at Minnesota Revenue Department discuss state taxes and tax reporting. Skiegstad and Esme also answer listener questions.
April 7, 1979 - On this special regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Roland Jensen, director of corporate and strategy and planning for Northern States Power, and Ken Peterson, an attorney for Minnesota Public Interest Research Group, who discuss advantages and disadvantages of producing electricity using nuclear power.
April 14, 1979 - Stephen Keating, vice-chairman of Honeywell Incorporated; Angus Wurtele, chairman of Valspar; Don Larson, editor of "Corporate Report" business magazine; and Bill Drake, counsel for Medtronic Incorporated, discuss democracy in governance of corporations, social responsibility and shareholder relations.