Discussing "Great Evasion" and interviewing historian William Appleman Williams.

A discussion with sociologist and anthropologist St. Clair Drake at the time of his receiving an honorary award from Roosevelt University on the themes of his convocation address. A fascinating deep-dive into race relations from the Revolution to the Bicentennial, touching on the contradictions, crises, and struggles that led to Black institutions and liberation. Studs plays several excerpts from previous programs with St.

The historian and scholar describes how the suicide attempt which lead to his blindness gave him a new appreciation for life. Studs also plays a clip of a blind Chicago housing project resident.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

Henry Steele Commager discusses America, American history, and American relations. He also discusses television, historical figures, and wars. (Recorded at the Orrington Hotel in Evanston, Ill.).

Discussing the book "The 900 days" about the siege of Leningrad during World War II.

Discussing the book, "The Kennedy Imprisonment: A Meditation on Power," and interviewing the author Garry Wills.

Discussing the book, "Inventing America: Jefferson's Declaration of Independence," and interviewing the author Garry Wills.

Historian Eric Goldman discusses his time as special consultant for President Lyndon B. Johnson and his book "The Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson."

Professor Charles V. Hamilton

Professor Charles V. Hamilton

Discussing the book "The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America" and interviewing the author Professor Daniel Boorstin.

Conor Cruise O'Brien discusses the culture and political state of Africa and his experiences with journalism in African countries including Congo and Ghana.