Jadwiga Lopez and Andrew Patner discuss Poland and tell stories about their latest visits before and during the Poland Crisis of 1980-1981. Topics discussed include the economic hardships, food shortages, the Solidarity Union, politics, and the arts. Parts of polish music is played at the start and end.

Captain Cousteau talks about his book and the environmental movement in the United States and elsewhere.

Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks about how comedy/humor has changed and how some have become thieves of material. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.

Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks fondly of her hometown and of her childhood and family. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.

According to Jack Newfield's book, "Robert Kennedy: A Memoir," Robert Kennedy spent a good part of his first 38 years of life in service to his brother. Robert was JFK's campaign manager, advisor, and Attorney General. Objectivity and seeking the truth as a journalist is also discussed in the interview.

Discussing the book, "Hunger for Justice: The Politics of Food and Faith," and interviewing the author Jack Nelson.

Discussing the exhibit and book "In the Eye of the Storm: an Art of Conscience, 1930-1970: Selections from the Collection of Philip J.& Suzanne Schiller," with artist Jack Levine, and exhibit sponsor Philip Schiller.

Interviewing editor and Chicago Tribune jazz critic Jack Fuller.

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Author Jack Conroy talks about the importance of new, up and coming writers having their works published. Conroy also talks about all poets should read their works at the Culture Vulture every Thursday night. Vegetables haven't been thrown yet, said Conroy, but the missiles are all verbal.

Jack Conroy remembers having a literary interest at the age of eight. He reflects on life back in the 1930s, when writers were writing against the system. In later years, he says, writers didn't seem to know what to rebel against.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Political commentator Jack Anderson talks about his career, from his beginnings as a war correspondent in WWII, to his time under his mentor Drew Pearson.

Studs interviews Jabbo Smith and presents some of his musical performances. The musical pieces are removed from this edited version of the original recording. Smith shares the story of his childhood in the Jenkins Orphanage and how he came to learn music there. He discusses the songs he wrote and people he played with throughout his career and how he came out of retirement in Holland on the trombone.