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  • Tom Wolfe discusses his new book "In Our Time"

    Oct. 1980

    Author and journalist Tom Wolfe discusses his new book, "In Our Time," which focuses on the ever-changing culture and ethics of America. Drawing examples from his cartoons he discusses how the counterculture of the 1960s, TV evangelists, politicians, and actors are challenging mores and values of the American people.

  • Ronald Sukenick joins Studs for a discussion about his writing.

    May. 17, 1971

    Power, politics, sex, and violence are all themes found in Ronald Sukenick's Out, an experimental novel that challenges conventional forms.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Jimmy Breslin

    Jimmy Breslin, journalist and author discusses his book about the Watergate Affair

    May. 22, 1975

    Discussing "How the Good Guys Finally Won : Notes from an Impeachment Summer" and interviewing Jimmy Breslin.

  • Discussing the U.S. vs Nixon and interviewing Frank Mankiewicz.

    Frank Mankiewicz discusses his book "U.S. v. Richard M. Nixon: The Final Crisis"

    Mar. 28, 1975

    Frank Mankiewicz discusses the events surrounding the Watergate scandal and his new book, "U.S. vs Richard M. Nixon: The Final Crisis." A major theme of the book is the fact that legal issues were at the heart of the Watergate scandal, but the Nixon administration portrayed it as a public relations issue. Other topics of discussion include investigative journalism and the role of certain individuals in the prosecution of Richard Nixon.

  • Elizabeth Drew discussing her book, "Washington Journal: The Events of 1973-1974"

    Oct. 3, 1975

    Elizabeth Drew discussing her book, "Washington Journal: The Events of 1973-1974," about the uncertain times during the Watergate scandal. She describes the Saturday Night Massacre and the military alert that were attempts to cover-up Watergate, along with how people working inside the White House felt during these events.

  • Discussing the book "Observing the Nixon Years: 'Notes and Comment' from the New Yorker on the Vietnam War and the Watergate Crisis, 1969-1975" with Jonathan Schell

    May. 18, 1989
  • Daniel Schorr

    Daniel Schorr discusses his memoir "Clearing the Air"

    Nov. 18, 1977

    Daniel Schorr discusses his work in television and print journalism and the limitations of each. Topics of discussion include Schorr’s experiences working for CBS, reporting on and from the Soviet Union, and censorship in the news media. Schorr reads excerpts from his memoir at the beginning and end of the program.

  • Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward

    Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward discuss the book "All the President's Men"

    Jun. 21, 1974

    Washington Post journalists discuss their book "All the President's Men" about breaking the Watergate scandal.

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