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Martin Duberman, historian and biographer, discusses his latest work which focuses on the singer, actor, and political activist Paul Robeson. Robeson was known for his performance in Showboat and Emperor Jones.
Discussing the movie "Return of the Secaucus seven" with Maggie Renzi and John Sayles.
While in his home in Berlin, Jurek Becker covers various topics. He first talks about being arrested back in 1978 in New Orleans. Becker also talks about his lack of memories from being in the concentration camp. When he was 3, 4, or 5, Becker said that when he was there, there was nothing, and therefore, there's nothing to remember.
James Mills, a novelist and journalist, talks to Studs about his book "Report to the Commissioner". Mr. Mills and Studs discuss the story and Mr. Mills goes in depth into the process of police detectives working a case. Studs plays an excerpt of a Chicago policeman talking about working on the tactical squad on the police force. The policeman tells of how they go into a neighborhood as civilians to stop crime.
Studs interviews novelist and fighter for civil rights for all James Baldwin, and discusses the book "The Devil Finds work" They discuss Mr. Baldwin's political beliefs and his work towards change in the civil rights movement.
Interviewing actor and author Simon Callow.
Interviewing actor and author Michael Caine.
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Discussing the book "Front and center" with the author John Houseman.
Discussing and reading "The American buffalo" and "The woods" with David Mamet.
Discussing the book "Dalton Trumbo" (published by Scribner) with author and biographer Bruce Cook.