The cartoonist and author talks about his latest work, Tantrum, which Studs describes as a novel-in-cartoon-form. The oddly-compelling story of a respectable business man who regresses to toddler-like behavior can be seen as an early example of a graphic novel.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The columnist and etiquette authority joins Studs to talk about her manual, Miss Manners' Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior, as well as her novel, Gilbert: A Comedy of Manners.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs remembers the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist with a rebroadcast of an interview about his memoir, A Journey For Our Times.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The African American writer, composer, film director, and photographer - described by Studs as a quadruple threat - joins the program to discuss his wide-ranging career and most recent film - Leadbelly - about the blues singer Huddie Ledbetter (AKA Lead Belly).*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American journalist and humorist, described by Studs as a sit-down comic, shares selections from his book, Uncivil Liberties, and some of the anecdotes behind it.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American humorist talks about the difficulty in satirizing the already ludicrous world of post-Watergate America. He joins Studs upon the publication of his collection of columns, The Buchwald Stops Here.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

While reminiscing about their 46-year friendship, Studs Terkel presents of retrospective of Win Stracke's work. Stracke said he was surprised that Studs hadn't outgrown their friendship. A few excerpts from past interviews are included in this interview.

Author Calvin Trillin discusses the world of professional writing and his novel, Floater. Both Trillin and Studs read excerpts from the book.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The investigative journalists discuss and read from America: What Went Wrong? The book is based on a series of articles in the Philadelphia Inquirer about corporate greed and its effects on the middle class.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The nature writer discusses his book, Of Wolves and Men, a National Book Award finalist.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The poet and journalist talks about abandoning his family's butter business to pursue a writing life in Paris where he became friendly with other writers, like Henry Miller and Ford Maddox Ford.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American jazz writer and historian shares stories of the lives, careers, and personalities of some of the most popular performers of the 20th Century in his book, The Best of the Music Makers.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The film critics - and married couple - offer their opinions on various films, covering stereotypical depictions of women and the modern trend of dumbing-down plots and characters. An excerpt of an interview with Buster Keaton is included.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The sports essayist shares some of the observations that populate his book about baseball in the late 1970s and early 1980s - Late Innings: A Baseball Companion.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The editors of Total Baseball, an encyclopedia and stats reference book, sit down with Studs to talk about the history of the game in relation to American history.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations