Helene Schwartz Kenvin joins Studs to discuss her autobiography, Lawyering. As she describes it, she did not initially want to be a lawyer, but was drawn to the profession after witnessing so much unfairness in a nation of laws.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The biographer and journalist joins Studs to talk about the Haymarket anarchists, the Pullman labor strike, and the life of Illinois governor John Peter Altgeld, upon the reissue of his book, The Eagle Forgotten.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The author, feminist, and women’s rights activist discusses and reads from her book, Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem.This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

The veteran journalist (New York Times and Esquire) reads from and discusses his family memoir, Unto the Sons.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American historian and journalist spent a number of years of reflecting on the topics that make up his collection of essays - Race, Rock & Religion. Here, he talks with Studs about the connections between people like Elvis Presley, Martin Luther King Jr., and Billy Graham. This program includes a clip from an interview with Rev. Will Campbell.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs talks with the lead actor and director of The Eleventh Street Theater's stage production of Kaufman and Hart's musical, I'd Rather Be Right. Farrell offers some dramatic readings from his role as President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This program also includes clips of FDR himself speaking.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American flutist discusses her debut novel, Deceptive Cadence, and the lives of concert musicians.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Academy Award-winning American actress talks with Studs about her one-woman show, Miss Margarida's Way, at the Goodman Theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist joins Studs to talk about change, both personal and social. The topic is further explored in her book, Turning Points: How People Change, Through Crisis and Commitment.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The two editors give a brief history of Poetry Magazine and its founder, Harriet Monroe, upon the publication of their new collection, Poetry Anthology 1912-1977.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Talking with the American singer and actress about her career, her travels, and her performance in Timbuktu! at the Arie Crown Theatre. Includes some clips from an earlier interview.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The sociologist and photographer spent four years traveling by freight train to gain understanding of the men described in this book, Good Company: A Tramp Life.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Saint Lucian poet and playwright joins Studs to talk about his staging of Mustapha Matura's Play Mas, at the Goodman Theatre.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The New York City firefighter and writer reads from his book, The Final Fire, and discusses his two careers.  Includes a clip of an interview with Brooklyn firefighter Tommy Gates.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American broadcast journalist and World War II Army correspondent talks about his book, Soldiers of the Night: The Story of the French Resistance, and the experience of reuniting with some of the people he knew during the war.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations