The British journalist and travel writer discusses her book, Masquerade: Adventure in Iran. In her research, she traveled the country while disguised as a man. She felt that it allowed her more of an ability to blend into the surroundings.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

The independent journalist questions the United States government and Papal policy regarding Latin America in her book, In Banks We Trust: Bankers and their Close Associates - The CIA, The Mafia, Drug Traders, Dictators, Politicians, and the Vatican.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs joins the British novelist at his Chicago hotel room to discuss his latest book, Daniel Martin.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The archaeologist and author discusses the controversial theory that modern humans may have originated in North America, further explored in his book, American Genesis.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The celebrated author of The Ginger Man joins Studs to share some of the inspirations for his latest book, The Unexpurgated Code: A Complete Manual of Survival & Manners.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs sits down with a musicologist and jazz musician, an American violinist, and a Russian violinist to discuss their cross-cultural and musical genre-bending collaboration - the American Soviet Youth Orchestra (AKA the American Russian Young Artists Orchestra).*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The cartoonist discusses his comic strip collection, Kudzu, and its humorous approach to such everyday themes as wanting to leave one’s hometown, moving through life without a father, and seeking out the local preacher for guidance.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The British poet, translator, and novelist discusses his best-selling novel, The White Hotel, which was loosely based on the case studies of Sigmund Freud.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American playwright discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, A Soldier's Play, before its opening at the Goodman Theater. This program also includes a clip from an interview with African-American military veteran Charles Gates.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The co-authors join Studs to discuss their book, East to America: A History of the Japanese in America, and to give some perspective on the lives of those affected by the actions of the United States government in the days before, during, and after World War II.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and historian discusses her book, A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century, and its historical background.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American journalist and broadcaster spent years researching the history of the Middle East for her book, From Time Immemorial: The Origins of the Arab-Jewish Conflict over Palestine. It has since been praised and criticized by a wide range of scholars.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The poet and Vietnam veteran joins Studs to discuss his anthology - Demilitarized Zones - made up of poems written by veterans still grappling with the complexities of life after their service.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

The author and journalist discusses and reads from his book, The Right Stuff, about test pilots, the first American astronauts, their wives, and their families.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The journalist and writer discusses his controversial writings, his time spent as a celebrity figure, and his thoughts about writers as celebrities.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations