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  • Norman Mailer

    Norman Mailer discusses the meaning and future of space exploration

    Jan. 29, 1971

    Norman Mailer discusses how recent trips to the moon fit into the American consciousness, technology and machines in modern life, individuality, and the future of space exploration. Studs and Mailer read excerpts from "Fire on the Moon."

  • Norman Podhoertz

    Interview with Norman Podhoretz ; part 2

    1968

    Norman Podhoertz discusses his book "Making It" his memoir about American intellectual life and academia. Discussing the parallels in the relationships between politics, money and education.

  • Norman Podhoertz

    Interview with Norman Podhoretz ; part 1

    1968

    Norman Podhoertz discusses his book "Making It" his memoir about American intellectual life and academia. Discussing the parallels in the relationships between politics, money, and education.

  • Erica Jong

    Erica Jong discusses the paperback release of "Fear of Flying"

    Dec. 19, 1974

    Erica Jong discusses the paperback release of "Fear of Flying," reading excerpts as well as several of her poems from her previous collections, "Half-Lives," and "Fruits and Vegetables."

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