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Jonathan Kozol discusses his book "Illiterate America"
Dec. 1, 1985
Jonathan Kozol discusses his book "Illiterate America." Includes an interview of a black teenager student named Jimmy.
Discussing the novel "The Career of Magda V.: A Novel" with the author and musicologist Joseph Machlis ; part 1
Nov. 1, 1985
Discussing the history of music with author and musicologist Joseph Machlis ; part 2
Nov. 1, 1985
Discussing the book, "If Men Were Angels," and interviewing the author Milton Mayer
1970
Bernard Asbell discusses his book "The Plll"
Jun. 14, 1995
Scientists, women, birth control, religion and ethics are among the topics covered in Bernard Asbell's book, "The Pill: A Biography of the Drug that Changed the World"
A conversation with John W. Gardner about his book, Morale
Sep. 14, 1978
As founder of the watchdog group, Common Cause, and as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) under President Lyndon Johnson, Gardner was a strong advocate for citizen participation and service. Here, he emphasizes the need to fight back against the widespread apathy of the times.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations