The American humorist talks about the difficulty in satirizing the already ludicrous world of post-Watergate America. He joins Studs upon the publication of his collection of columns, The Buchwald Stops Here.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs examines the history of crime in our nation, with the author of The American Way of Crime: From Salem to Watergate, a Stunning New Perspective on American History. The program includes a clip of Gaynell Begley talking about controversial land disputes and strip mining rights in Kentucky.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The outspoken reporter, critic, and commentator joins Studs to discuss his book, The Trouble with Nowadays: A Curmudgeon Strikes Back.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The sports journalist, perhaps best known for The Boys of Summer, his book about the Brooklyn Dodgers, joins to Studs to talk about his latest, A Season in the Sun.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Halberstam's book, The Powers That Be, explores transparency and information regarding national news organizations such as CBS, Time, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times. This program also includes clips of President Franklin Roosevelt and Edward R. Murrow.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The South African journalist and anti-apartheid activist talks about his friendship with fellow activist Steve Biko, and the many threats they faced, as further described in the book, Asking for Trouble: The Autobiography of a Banned Journalist.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist joins Studs to talk about change, both personal and social. The topic is further explored in her book, Turning Points: How People Change, Through Crisis and Commitment.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American journalist and humorist, described by Studs as a sit-down comic, shares selections from his book, Uncivil Liberties, and some of the anecdotes behind it.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Chicago newspaperman gives Studs some insight into what's happening in the city's many taverns, folk clubs, and blues bars, as further described in his book, Dr. Night Life's Chicago: An Intimate & Informative Guide to the City's Best Entertainment.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

While traveling for his book - American Journey: Traveling with Tocqueville in Search of Democracy in America - Richard Reeves was surprised to learn how much people really loved America and being Americans.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations