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 

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 American author of children's books joins Studs to talk about her latest, Do Bananas Chew Gum?, which tells the story of Sam Mott, a sixth-grade boy who struggles with reading and writing.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The veteran journalist (New York Times and Esquire) reads from and discusses his family memoir, Unto the Sons.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American flutist discusses her debut novel, Deceptive Cadence, and the lives of concert musicians.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The New York City firefighter and writer reads from his book, The Final Fire, and discusses his two careers.  Includes a clip of an interview with Brooklyn firefighter Tommy Gates.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The relationship between novelist Thomas Wolfe and theater director Aline Bernstein is covered in Carole Klein's book, Aline.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Chicago poet and novelist talks about her family's Mississippi roots, her work with The Organization of Black American Culture (OBA-C), and her recent Illinois Arts Council fellowship.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Shulman joins Studs to discuss her novel, Burning Questions, about the Women's Liberation Movement as seen through the eyes of the main character, Zane, who leaves her small midwestern town for New York City.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

As a tribute to Nelson Algren after his death, a collection of his writing is dramatized in this radio program titled "Come in at the Door."

As a tribute to Nelson Algren after his death, a collection of his writing is dramatized in this radio program titled "Come in at the Door."