Studs asks the Canadian-American actress about her larger-than-life career. She reveals that finding vulnerability within her characters is the key to helping her develop them to their fullest.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs Terkel and American lawyer Mark Lane dive into Lane’s best-selling book, “Rush to Judgement,” which is a critique of the Warren Commission’s methods and findings, based on Lane’s own investigations and research. He discusses his struggle to publish the book, after several cancelled contracts with publishers, and critical reviews the book received, which he believes are weakly based. This interview includes interviews with three witnesses of JFK’s assassination, collected by Lane during his investigations.

Discussing the book "The New Radicalism in America" and interviewing the author Christopher Lasch.

Discussing the book "The New Radicalism in America" and interviewing the author Christopher Lasch"

While in London, Studs sits down for a discussion about American hobos, with the British author of Hard Travellin': The Hobo and His History.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

A conversation about ecology, with the authors of Saving the Earth: A Citizen's Guide to Environmental Action.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The author and photographer discusses companionship, intimacy, friendship, and love among the abled and disabled, as further described in his book, Incurably Romantic.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations   

The director and cast of The Steppenwolf Theatre's production of Alan Bennett's play, Talking Heads, join Studs to talk about how they staged the series of dramatic and comedic monologues.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The investigative journalists discuss and read from America: What Went Wrong? The book is based on a series of articles in the Philadelphia Inquirer about corporate greed and its effects on the middle class.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Discussing the nature and function of political action committees (PACs) with the co-chairman of Citizens Against PACs.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations