Richard McLanathan discusses his book "The American Tradition in the Arts" and takes Studs on a sprawling journey through artistic breakthroughs in architecture, painting, literature, and more while touching on dozens of artists and their works.

Interviewing designer-architect George Nakashima.

George Nelson discusses his impression of industrial design in Brasilia ,Russia, and American Main Street and how business is prioritized over what is better for people.

George Nelson discusses consumerism, business in war and peacetime, destruction leading to creation, and what culture looks like.

George Nelson discusses what this generation will leave behind, the role of the individual in society, and the belief in things.

George Nelson discusses the importance of education, teachers, and how we learn as society changes.

Studs interviews Rolf Liebermann, director and composer, at the Hamburische Staatsoper in Hamburg, Germany. Liebermann explains some history of previous directors and performances. Many artists and operas are mentioned, but only a few were focused on in detail. Liebermann explains details about the operation of the opera highlighting the budget and the functions of the opera house. The recording stops short toward the end of the interview.

Discussing the book "Lost Chicago" with the author David Lowe.