December 9, 1978 - Norman Isaacs, editor-in-residence at the Graduate School of Journalism and chairman of the National News Council, speaks on freedom of the press and newspapers in modern society. Isaac’s address was at the Minnesota Press Club. This program is a summary of those remarks.
December 26, 1978 - Poet James Dickey speaks and reads from his poetry.
December 27, 1978 - Donald Fraser, Minnesota's 5th district congressman, speaking to an audience at the University of Minnesota at Duluth. Fraser’s address was on the topic of human rights. Fraser has been called one of the nation's strongest champions of human rights. Fraser has served on the House International Relations committee and was instrumental in the house investigation of the so-called 'Koreagate' scandal in congress.
January 3, 1979 - Martin Olav Sabo, former state House speaker and current 5th district congressman, speaking at a Citizens League breakfast. Federal topics of address included taxes and budget. Sabo also talks of state issues including development of urban areas, social service funding, energy, and health care funding. Sabo then mentions highlights from previous state legislative session.
January 4, 1979 - State of the State Address. Governor Al Quie delivers his State of the State address live to the Minnesota Legislature. Comment and reaction from legislative leaders follows.
January 6, 1979 - Peter Vanderpoel, outgoing director of the State Planning Agency, speaking at a Citizens League meeting about efficiency within state agencies. The State Planning Agency was created in 1966 and has various responsibilities in the areas of population, environment, federal-state relations, health, education, and human services.
January 15, 1979 - Alex Haley discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'Roots: The Saga Of An American Family' at a luncheon. He wrote most of the novel in a Club office. National Press Club
January 18, 1979 - Excerpt of Dr. V. Elving Anderson, director of the Dwight Institute at the University of Minnesota, speaking on the topic of genetic engineering and human values.
January 23, 1979 - Governor Al Quie's budget announcement to house and senate and reaction.
February 14, 1979 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland speaking before a Farm Forum in Minneapolis. Bergland commented on the domestic farm situation. Speech was followed by a question and answer with audience members.