Discussing the book "On Distant Ground: A Novel" (published by Knopf) with the author Robert Olen Butler.

Program includes an excerpt from an interview with antinuclear activist Jean Gump.

Studs Terkel convenes a conference devoted to examining the works of author Nelson Algren.

Interviewing author Nelson Algren and an investigator for the New Jersey Public Defender's Office, Fred Hogan. Hogan found evidence that led to the overturning of the first conviction of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter.

Interviewing British dramatist-novelist Michael Frayn.

Discussing the books "Nutcracker," "The Love for Three Oranges: The Glyndebourne Version," "Where the Wild Things Are," and "Outside Over There" with author and artist Maurice Sendak.

Discussing how Jewish people are portrayed in Polish literature and interviewing Maria Kuncewiczowa.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Discussing the sprawling novel - Miss MacIntosh, My Darling - in a sprawling interview with its author, Marguerite Young.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Interviewing Swedish authors Margarite Ekstrom and Per Wastberg while Studs was in Sweden.

Discussing the book "Cat's Eye," (published by Bantam Books) with the author Margaret Atwood.

Author John O. Killens discusses his book "Sippi" and talks about the state of race relations in the United States of America.

John O. Killens reads aloud from his book "Sippi."

The English novelist began his writing career after having established a medical practice in Kent. Here, he discusses his time in the Royal Army Medical Corps as well as his careers in medicine, literature, and academia.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations