Interviewing the blind writer and educator Richard Kinney, president of The Hadley School for the Blind.  His associate, Marcia Berman, accompanies him in the studio.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Richard G. Hatcher and Alexander Poinsett discuss Gary, Indiana, their book "Black Power: Gary Style," politics, and race relations. They discuss the corruption in Gary, Indiana and Gary politics. Includes Richard G. Hatcher reading his old speech from his book "Black Power: Gary Style."

Discussing "The Sportswriter" (published by Random House Vintage) with the author Richard Ford.

Discussing the novel "Wildlife" (published by Atlantic Monthly Press) with the author Richard Ford.

Discussing the book "Women With Men: Three Stories" (published by Knopf) with the author Richard Ford.

Reporter and author Richard Dudman discusses and reads from his book “Forty Days with the Enemy”, a book recounting his experience being held captive by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Dudman also discusses Michael Morrow and Elizabeth Pond who were held captive with him.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

Mr. Rosen discusses why he has written a memoir so early in his life and speaks about his other writings. Mr. Rosen reads excerpts from his book.

Authors Richard Cahan and John Vinci discuss architecture and photography in Chicago, focusing on the works of Richard Nickel and Louis Sullivan. Includes an interview with Richard Nickel.

Rich Bailey and Rick Cluchey discuss performing Endgame by Samuel Beckett and Beckett's influence on their careers. Duplicate to file ID 18646. This recording does not include the musical tribute.

Eye witness testimonies of rape, torture, abductions and murder are all included in "Sanctuary: The New Underground Railroad". Renny Golden, Michael McConnell and Peggy Hutchison all work with Sanctuary groups because of the hardships brought onto the refugees.

Discussing the book "Sweetbitter: A Novel" (published by Penguin Books) with the author Reginald Gibbons.

Terkel comments and reads letters of ex-convict Jimmy Blake