Discussing the book "Twentieth century journey: 1930-1940" with the author William Shirer.

Film critic John Simon and Studs Terkel discuss various movies, filmmaking techniques, and how film is a newer form of art. Terkel plays an audio clip from an interview he did he with Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni.

Discussing the book "Like I was sayin" with the author-journalist Mike Royko.

Discussing the book "Covering Islam" with the author Edward Said.

Discussing the book "With enough shovels: Reagan, Bush and nuclear war " with the journalist-author Robert Scheer.

Discussing the book, "A long time passing: Vietnam and the Haunted Generation," with the author Myra MacPherson.

Claudia Cassidy discusses being a critic of theater and opera etc. Cassidy also discusses her writing and journalism aspirations.

A wide-ranging discussion of musical theory, sound therapy, and Gregorian chants.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

Interviewing Nicholas Johnson, a former member of FCC in which discusses communication, advanced technology, the role of the public, censorship and control of information