Ntozake Shange discusses her play, "for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf." She goes on to discuss her advocacy for more Black authors and poets, especially in experimental artistic endeavors.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Phil Janik talks about the little notes that he left for his wife and daughter before leaving for work every day. Phyllis Janik, inspired by her father's hard work and dedication, went on to pursue a career in poetry, fiction, and education.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The two Welsh poets, on a tour of America, join Studs to talk about their own work and their appreciation for the work of Aeronwy's father, Dylan Thomas.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

The punk poet and musician describes how his imagination and his love of literature led him to view the world with a unique perspective, different than that of his working-class family and neighborhood friends.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The poet and Vietnam veteran joins Studs to discuss his anthology - Demilitarized Zones - made up of poems written by veterans still grappling with the complexities of life after their service.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

The poets, in town for an appearance at The Poetry Center, discuss some of the events that have inspired their work, particularly World War II in Europe and the ever-changing military and political situations in Latin America.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Canadian-American poet and University of Utah professor joins Studs before an upcoming appearance at The Poetry Center.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Who were these ordinary people who killed and what made them do what they did are among the questions answered in Daniel Goldhagen's book, "Hitler's Willing Executioners: Ordinary Germans and the Holocaust". Jews were in league with the devil and their alleged evil came from their biology. It was believed, for the good of the country, to get rid of the German threat, the Jews had to be exterminated, according to Goldhagen.

A discussion of the full and varied life and career of the prominent African American photographer, composer, author, poet, and film director.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations