Through an interpreter, Jean Cau discusses his book "La pitié de Dieu", or translated, "The Mercy of God". Cau's book is about four prisoners and their interactions with one another. Cau explained, in one way or another, with a reference to Kafka, we are all condemned and it will be a great surprise to all to learn what we are guilty of.

After enrolling in law school at age 49, Stern breaks down the double-standards and monopoly power of the legal profession.

Discussing the book "Deadly deceits: my twenty five years in the C.I.A" with the author Ralph McGehee.

Discussing the book "The sharing society" with the author Edward Lamb.

John Peter Jones discusses English youth, the working class, and his book, "The Feather Pluckers."

Discussing the book "Race Hoss: Big Emma's Boy" with the author Albert Race Sample. Includes Sample reading a section of the book.Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, or offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Jimmy Breslin discusses and reads excerpts from “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight,” his novel about a Brooklyn Mafia boss. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

Jimmy Breslin discusses and reads excerpts from “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight,” his novel about a Brooklyn Mafia boss.

Author and actor Patricia Bosworth discusses her book “Anything your Little Heart Desires,” which details her upbringing and her father’s life as a lawyer.

The American Bar Association asked George Anastaplo if he was a Communist. Anastaplo refused to answer the question because he believed the Bar shouldn't have asked the question and knowing the answer was none of their business.