Celibacy, new religions, group marriages, and unorthodox lifestyles are covered in Lawrence Foster's book, Religion and Sexuality: the Shakers, the Mormons, and the Oneida Community.  According to the author, these things all came about because people were looking for something that was missing in their lives.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist talks about his latest play, Talley's Folly, at the Studebaker Theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The British biographer joins Studs to discuss her latest book, Royal Charles, about King Charles II of England.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Chicago recording.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American author of fiction and nonfiction talks about her memoir, Minor Characters, and the time that she spent with Jack Kerouac and the other artists that made up the Beat Generation. The program includes clips from an earlier conversation with Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, and Peter Orlovsky.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Jimmy Breslin discusses his novel, World Without End, Amen. The recording includes parts of an interview of Vince Maher (note: this is a code name for an anonymous individual), an excerpt from the novel, a recitation of Mike Royko's review of the novel, and an excerpt of a speech from Irish civil rights activist Bernadette Devlin.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Discussing the novel, Hot to Trot, and interviewing the author, John Lahr, also well-known as a drama critic.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The non-fiction writer and novelist turned to the true crime genre to tell the story of former doctor and Army captain Jeffrey MacDonald, who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife and two daughters. The resulting book, Fatal Vision, led to a television miniseries and several subsequent court cases and publications.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The author, historical novelist, and playwright discusses Departure: A Novel, and its themes of women who do not always fit into traditional roles.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations