The puppeteer and creator of the Kukla, Fran, and Ollie television show talks about his new book, The Dragon Who Lived Downstairs. He also offers some dramatic readings in the voices of some of the book's characters.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs interview with Dieter Lattman, German author and journalist. They discuss the powerful influence that German intellectuals have over the general public and how this led to the silent acceptance and ignorance of concentration camps and euphemism in Germany pre WWII. Littman praises William Shirer's book, "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" but warns that he did not know about the average German family. Littman shares some of his memories as a German youth living during the Nazi reign. Interview takes place in Germany.

Interviewing Dieter Lattman : Studs Terkel in Germany.

In this two part program, Studs first talks with the American novelist William Styron before a series of readings at the Newberry Library, and later, he discusses the literature of North and South America with the Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The poet and human rights activist joins Studs to discuss Amnesty International, her book of poetry (Thieves' Afternoon), and the works of South African writers Dennis Brutus and Breyten Breytenbach. The program opens with a reading of poetry by the Filipina activist Charito Planas.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American author, historian, and ethnic studies scholar talks with Studs about his book, A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The American author and journalist reads from and discusses his book, The Last Best Hope.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The playwright, director, actress, and founder of the Black Ensemble Theater talks with Studs about her portrayal of singer and actress Ethel Waters in Sweet Mama Stringbean.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The music professor and well-traveled concertmaster of several orchestras joins Studs to discuss Bach, William Jennings Bryan, and the Chautauqua education and social movement.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Interviewing Dr. Paul Lazar, chairman of the Lambs Farm, a home for developmentally handicapped adults that also provides an outdoor family activity and recreation center in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Paul Lazar talks about his developmentally disabled son.