After having traveled the world speaking to children in war-torn countries, the American editor and essayist published Children of War. He and Studs discuss the thoughts and lives of these children, from Northern Ireland, Israel, Lebanon, Cambodia, and Vietnam.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The African-American author, Northwestern University professor, and Chicago native joins Studs to discuss his novel, Two Wings to Veil My Face, part of the fictional series that came to be known as Forrest County.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Author, comedian and satirist Paul Krassner joins Studs Terkel in a “mosaic” of an interview, as Krassner calls it, to discuss his book, “Confessions of a Raving, Unconfined Nut: Misadventures in the Counter-Culture.” The conversation begins with two clips from Abbie Hoffman and Lenny Bruce, friends of Krassner’s and fellow key figures in the counterculture movement of the 1960s. Krassner speaks on his friends’ legacies, and then begins telling his story, reading a passage from his book about when he first started questioning society.

An interview with Maria Kuncewicz about her book of fiction, "Don Quixote and the Nannies" and how this book reflects her travels to Spain and her personal observations, memories, and experiences. The story reflects the freedom and beauty that people want today post WWII. Kuncewicz tells her experience as a child with nannies and a particular event that helped inspire her writing. She speaks about authority and author, Miquel de Cervantes. Kuncewicz also talks about the people of Spain and how they reflect different Don Quixote characters.

The Czech-born Austrian pianist, painter, poet, and essayist joins Studs to talk about his multi-faceted career.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Czech-born Austrian pianist, painter, poet, and essayist joins Studs to talk about performing, writing, Haydn, and humor.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist talks about his latest play, Talley's Folly, at the Studebaker Theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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 

The actor, director, and playwright of the Goodman Theater's Panto (AKA Pantomine) join Studs to discuss its major themes of colonialism and racial role reversal.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American poet and writer adapts nursery rhyme forms to address modern day topics like corruption, unemployment, and domestic abuse in her play, Street Dreams: The Inner City Musical, at The Apollo Theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations