July 30, 1977 - The following edition of The Poet's Perspective is on the subject of water. The program features Southwest Minnesota regional poets Joe and Nancy Paddock.
August 6, 1977 - Dr. David Cooperman, University of Minnesota sociology professor; and Robert Friedmann, graduate student at the University, present a pro-Israeli view on some aspects of the Middle East conflict. The moderator for the discussion is MPR’s Bob Potter.
August 13, 1977 - On this regional public affairs program, Bruce Vento, congressman of Minnesota's 4th district of St. Paul, talks with MPR’s Bob Potter and answers listener questions. Topics included energy bill, BCWA, and child abuse.
August 20, 1977 - On this regional public affairs program, guests Richard Miller, a Minneapolis alderman; Doug Frisbie, member of the Governor's Crime Commission; and Jim DeLaittre, an officer with the Minneapolis Police Department, discuss new concepts that the city of Minneapolis is considering in the fight against neighborhood burglary and street robbery.
August 20, 1977 - The following edition of The Poet's Perspective is on the subject of land use by man. The program features Southwest Minnesota regional poets Joe and Nancy Paddock.
August 23, 1977 - MPR’s Rachel Kranz profiles the Out and About Theatre Company, a gay and lesbian theatre which presents arts focused gay subject matter. Kranz interviews founder of theatre company about works and the public reception.
August 26, 1977 - MPR’s John Morrill reports on tractor pull at Nobles County Fair. Morrill interviews an organizer on history of event, and contestants themselves as they battle for tractor-pulling dominance.
August 27, 1977 - On this regional public affairs program, Don Fraser, congressman of Minnesota's 5th district, talks with MPR’s Bob Potter and answers listener questions. Topics included Fraser's senate intentions, BCWA, energy issues, and economy.
August 27, 1977 - MPR’s Bob Potter presents “The Role of the Courts in a Changing Society: Criminal Law,” a documentary that follows the process of investigation, charging, trial, sentencing and appeals.
August 27, 1977 - The following edition of The Poet's Perspective is on the subject of rural women. The program features Southwest Minnesota regional poets Joe and Nancy Paddock.