The New York Times correspondent in Moscow discusses and reads from his novel, The Gates of Hell. The book closely mirrors the life of Russian novelist and Soviet dissident Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs talks to the American poet and translator about being creative in tumultuous times, taking on social issues, and the influence of Walt Whitman on his work.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Focus of the interview is Gibson's record Makin' a Mess.

The biographer gives Studs some insight into the research that went into his book, Malcolm Lowry: A Biography.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Interviewing authors John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion.

The novelist, short story writer, and educator talks with Studs about A Sistermony - an intimate memoir about his sister Ruth, who died of cancer.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Discussing the production of James Baldwin's play "The Amen corner" with the Kuumba theater group.

Discussing the book "The Ghost of Sandburg's Phizzog and Other Stories," (published by Ellis Press) with the author Norbert Blei.