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 Chicago writer tells Studs of the seventeen-month ordeal of searching for his missing grandson, as further described in his book, Where is Joey?: Lost Among the Hare Krishnas.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American conductor/pianist and his poet/painter father join Studs to talk about their artistic lineage, from Yiddish theater to WPA-era theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations   

A 1976 interview with the feminist novelist and poet is rebroadcast after her passing in 1995.*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 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 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 

The poet, translator, and critic shares with Studs some of the quirks of language, further analyzed in his book, A Browser's Dictionary. The program includes a clip from an earlier interview with Ciardi.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The investigative journalist and culinary historian talk about how the pleasures of eating have been affected not just by packaging and mass production, but also by the fanciful tastes of television chefs. They discuss with Studs their book, The Taste of America.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations