The English novelist talks with Studs about her latest Cordelia Gray mystery, The Skull Beneath the Skin, and how she strives to give emotional and psychological depth to her characters.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The journalist and writer discusses Heartburn, her first novel, which, according to Terkel, is best read out loud. He and Ephron take turns readings their favorite passages and analyzing the characters. The novel was later made into a film of the same name starring Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The philosopher and educator talks about how Aristotle influenced entire branches of science and philosophy - logic, physics, astronomy, ethics, and psychology. Adler explains that Aristotle did so not by answering questions, but by asking them.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The philosopher and educator talks about how his early studies were influenced by the writings of John Stuart Mill and the Ancient Greek philosophers, and how his career was influenced by his partnership with the University of Chicago president Robert Hutchins.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Canadian-American poet and University of Utah professor joins Studs before an upcoming appearance at The Poetry Center.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American-Israeli novelist and journalist joins Studs to talk about justice and beauty in the mythical New York City that is the setting for his novel, Winter's Tale.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Madeleine L'Engle discusses her book, Ring of Endless Light, and how she doesn't often think of writing for particular age levels even though publishers seem intent on drawing distinctions between children's literature and adult fiction.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The businessman and author expounds on the concepts introduced in his book, The Human Cougar. He and Studs talk about the lives of working drifters and the American ideal of personal independence. (Recording engineer's note: some dropout and ambient noise)*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The German-American poet, translator, and professor shares with Studs some of her influences and gives insight into her creative process.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

Joy Humes, a teacher of poetry at Virginia State Penitentiary's continuing education program, describes her experiences working with death row inmates.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

As founder of the watchdog group, Common Cause, and as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) under President Lyndon Johnson, Gardner was a strong advocate for citizen participation and service. Here, he emphasizes the need to fight back against the widespread apathy of the times.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The novelist discusses The Nirvana Blues, part of a trilogy of stories about New Mexico which also includes The Milagro Beanfield War and The Magic Journey. This program includes an excerpt of an interview with two west coast farmers, George Balas and Jessie de la Cruz, about fast foods’ effects on agriculture and farming in Western United States.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The author and Vietnam War combat correspondent joins Studs to talk about The 13th Valley, his acclaimed historical novel about the war in Southeast Asia.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The British-American theater and film producer, actor, and director discusses his memoir, Run-through, a chronicle of life in theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The actors discuss their roles in two Athol Fugard plays at Chicago's Wisdom Bridge Theatre - The Island and Sizwe Banzi is Dead. This program includes a clip from an interview with South African activist and educator Dennis Brutus.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations