March 4, 1976 - Pledge drive with Garrison Keillor, Bill Kling, and Gary Eichten. Kling asks Dave Peters, executive editor of Minnesota Monthly to talk about the April issue. Bemidji writer Marilyn Heltzer also talks.
June 27, 1995 - Robert Pepin, professor of physics and astronomy at University of Minnesota, discusses the U.S. space program, Atlantis space shuttle launch, and new developments in space and astronomy. Pepin also answers listener questions. Program contains pledge drive segments.
February 12, 1996 - An episode of a Radio Smithsonian documentary series titled “Black Radio: Telling It Like It Was.” Program narrated by Lou Rawls. Part 3, titled "Jack Cooper and Al Benson," focuses on Jack Cooper's "All-Negro Hour," which had it debut in 1929, and Al Benson, famous American DJ out of Chicago. Program contains pledge drive segments.
February 27, 1997 - Midday talks with car expert Jack Gillis, who is out with his 1997 editions of "The Car Book" and "The Truck, Van, and 4-by-4 Book." Gillis also writes a used car book. He answers call-in questions from listeners about safety features, warranties, complaint ratings, prices, and showroom strategies.
June 25, 1997 - Midday previews the special session of the Minnesota Legislature with guests Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe and House Minority Leader Steve Sviggum. Education funding is the main topic. Listeners also call in with questions.
June 26, 1997 - Midday host Gary Eichten discusses U.S. Supreme Court ruling on assisted suicide with guest Dr. Steven Miles, associate professor at the University of Minnesota Center for Bioethics. Miles provides reaction on the court decision that individuals don’t have right to physician-assisted suicide and details various state laws. Listeners call in with questions.
June 27, 1997 - Midday features special pledge program, with MPR reporter Kate Smith sitting in the studio with host Gary Eichten. Program contains various listener call-in commentary.
March 9, 1998 - Veterinarian Kate An Hunter answers listener questions about dogs and cats and other small animals. She is a veterinarian at Carver Lake Veterinary Center. Program contains pledge drive segments.
March 9, 1998 - Veterinarian Kate An Hunter answers listener questions about dogs and cats and other small animals. She is a veterinarian at Carver Lake Veterinary Center. Program contains pledge drive segments.
March 10, 1998 - Mark Seeley, University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist, answers listener questions about the weather. Topics include El Nino, and the warm winter. Program contains pledge drive segments.