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

Just because a person is young doesn't mean he or she wouldn't want to read and learn from a magazine. Clifton Fadiman is proud of the work Cricket has done, as he's received letters from children, parents, grandparents, and school teachers from all other the world.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The outspoken reporter, critic, and commentator joins Studs to discuss his book, The Trouble with Nowadays: A Curmudgeon Strikes Back.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

In 1967, Clair Culhane worked as a hospital administrator at a tuberculosis hospital near Saigon, Vietnam. She discusses what she observed at the hospital and her anti-war work when she returned home.

Charlie Hill talks about his comedy career, the portrayal and stereotypes of Native American Indians, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Cathy Berberian reflects on the evolution of her avant-garde singing style and her work with various contemporary music composers. Includes an interview with John Cage. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

Terkel interviews Carmen Alvarez and Juan Aguirre about the changing political climate in Spain during the mid-seventies when Francisco Franco was losing power and the fight for democracy was gaining traction throughout Spain.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations. This recording includes audio from a 1937 newsreel about Spanish novelist and philosopher Miguel de Unamuno.  

Discussing the book "Contact" (published by Simon & Schuster) with the author, astronomer and science writer Carl Sagan. Starts with clip from Arthur C. Clarke (1856688-3-1).

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

Interviewing author Candy Armstrong-Jones about her book “Village of Vice.”

Interviewing author and copywriter Candy Armstrong-Jones about her book “Village of Vice.” She discusses her writing techniques and shares themes from her book.

Burl Ives, actor and singer, discusses his life including childhood, schooling, early career, married life and some of his most popular songs. Ives also talks about his books and writing.

Burl Ives was born in Jasper County, IL and he attended Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. While in college, he played some football and then he wanted to become a football coach. Ives spent time in Terre Haute, IN, where he played records and sang songs on the radio. To be a great singer, Ives said he knew he had to add dramatization to certain songs.

Psychologist, Holocaust survivor and author Bruno Bettelheim discusses his imprisonment in Dachua and how it influenced his view on life with the effect of Freud and Kant’s philosophy. Bettelheim was known as an early adopter on the topic of autism.

Interviewing Bruno Bettelheim, writer, scholar, and child psychologist, on his book “The Children of the Dream.” He also discusses his work at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School for Disturbed Children in Chicago. Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.