Historians and exhibit organizers Rob Okun, Richard Fried, and Peter Novick discuss the Spertus Museum’s exhibit “Unknown Secrets: Art and the Rosenberg Era.” Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were both convicted and executed in 1953 for participating in spy activity for the Soviet Union. Okun, Fried, and Novick discuss the Rosenberg case and the subsequent response from the public after the execution, many of whom felt the Rosenbergs were wrongfully convicted. The art in this exhibit captures the passion surrounding this case.

Historian Charles Capen McLaughlin discusses landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and how Olmsted worked to create spaces where the working class could enjoy nature in industrialized areas. Studs plays "Whose Garden Was This" - Tom Paxton (1970) and "Tapestry" - Don McLean (1970).

Discussing the book "Architecture, Men, Women and Money in America, 1600-1860" (published by Random House) with the author, historian Roger Kennedy.

Discussing the book "Very Old Bones" (published by Viking Press) with the author William Kennedy.

Author William Kennedy, explains how he came up with the title for his book, "Riding the Yellow Trolley Car: Selected Nonfiction." Also in the interview, Kennedy talks about other writers: Patrick Kavanagh, James Joyce, Bernard Malamud and J.P. Donleavy.

Discussing the book "The Flaming Corsage" (published by Viking) with the author William Kennedy.

Discussing the Regal Theater with actor and theater historian John Keyes.

Discussing excellence in education with author, historian and cultural critic Christopher Lasch.

Interviewing author and historian Sydney Lewis.