Andrea Medea and Kathleen Thompson discuss their book "Against Rape", rape culture in media, and attitudes towards rape in society.

Anders Bodelsen discusses the differences between the different Scandanavian cultures and one of his literary rolemodels Patricia Highsmith.

French writer Anais Nin discusses her book “Under a Glass Bell” and its influences with Studs Terkel. Nin reads a few excerpts from her recently published work “Under a Glass Bell.”

The author and communications professor offers some insight into his book Black and White Styles in Conflict. This program includes clips from recordings of a Black preacher's sermon and a white attendee of the 1963 March on Washington.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American poet describes a lonely childhood that was made bearable by his discovery of literature and how the discipline of reading and writing has sustained him throughout his long career.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The feminist poet and author reflects on the life of her mother, as described in the memoir, Fatal Flowers: On Sin, Sex, and Suicide in the Deep South.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The former First Lady reflects on her childhood in Georgia and her time at the White House in her book, First Lady from Plains.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The novelist discusses his book, Long Road Home, a fictional account of a 1938 farm workers' strike in California's Central Valley.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Discussing the book, All Aboard with E. M. Frimbo: World's Greatest Railroad Buff, published in 1974. Whitaker is critical of changes in rail services and public transportation.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The investigative journalist joins Studs to discuss his latest book, The Best Congress Money Can Buy.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American history professor and author talks with Studs about her book, Days of Hope: Race and Democracy in the New Deal Era. This program also includes excerpts of interviews from Terkel's Hard Times series.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American author and educator was inspired to explore the city of Prague after the death of her Czech grandmother. In her travels, Hampl came to learn more about contemporary Prague than about her family's roots, but it led to the publication of the memoir, A Romantic Education.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The poet, playwright, and essayist - in town for a visit to the School of The Art Institute - talks with Studs about his connections to Janis Joplin, nature poetry, and scientist Francis Crick. His collection, Scratching the Beat Surface, is discussed.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The English writer discusses her semi-autobiographical novel, The Long Way Home (Keepers of the House), loosely based on some of her life experiences, having been married to a Venezuelan man and having lived and worked on a farm.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs and John Nims continue along in their tour of the poems that make up the Harper Anthology of Poetry.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations