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Leon Forrest in conversation with Studs Terkel
Jan. 17, 1997
Discussing the book "The Furious Voice For Freedom: Essays" (published by Asphodel Press) with author Leon Forrest.
Norman Maclean reads from and discusses his book "A River Runs Through It"
Jun. 8, 1976
Fly fishing, relationships and people Norman Maclean has met are all apart of his book, "A River Runs Through It." Maclean's father taught Maclean and his brother the art of fly fishing. Maclean's book is semi-autobiographical with three short stories.
Discussing Russian poet and author Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin with Irwin Weil, Northwestern University professor of Slavic languages and literatures
Mar. 24, 1984
Talking about Shakespeare, with Helene Rozenberg
Apr. 27, 1979
Power, the misuse of power, and the hollowness of one's heart and soul are the main themes covered by Helene Rozenberg in her adult courses on the plays of William Shakespeare.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 
Discussing the novel "The Career of Magda V.: A Novel" with the author and musicologist Joseph Machlis ; part 1
Nov. 1, 1985
Discussing the history of music with author and musicologist Joseph Machlis ; part 2
Nov. 1, 1985
Discussing the book "The Coming White Minority: California's Eruptions and America's Future" professor Dale Maharidge.
Apr. 16, 1997
Discussing the book "Madness and the Criminal Law" with Norval Morris
May. 3, 1983
Discussing the book "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" with author, actor and educator Tom Mula
Dec. 16, 1996
Professor Irwin Weil discusses Russian literature, poetry, and theater
Mar. 25, 1987
Northwestern University professor of Slavic languages and literatures Irwin Weil discusses Russian literature, poetry, and theater. Weil discusses the strong interest students have at Northwestern University for the subject he teaches, and attempts to answer why that is. Weil sings several unnamed Russian folk songs throughout the program and reads “A Magic Moment I Remember” - Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin.

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