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A discussion of the Middle East, with Joan Peters
Jun. 18, 1984 The American journalist and broadcaster spent years researching the history of the Middle East for her book, From Time Immemorial: The Origins of the Arab-Jewish Conflict over Palestine. It has since been praised and criticized by a wide range of scholars.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Talking about Gertrude Stein, with Pat Bond
Feb. 17, 1981 The American actress of stage, screen, and television talks about her one-woman show Gerty Gerty Gerty Stein is Back Back Back, her upbringing in Iowa, and her life as a member of the gay and lesbian community.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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A conversation with Gloria Steinem
Jan. 30, 1992 The author, feminist, and women’s rights activist discusses and reads from her book, Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem.This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.
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Gore Vidal discusses his book “Lincoln”
Jun. 22, 1984 Discussing the book "Lincoln" with the author Gore Vidal.
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Discussing Carl Sandburg and his wife Lilian Steichen with their daughter, poet Helga Sandburg.
Jan. 5, 1977 The author of A Great and Glorious Romance joins Studs to discuss her search into her parents' past, including their families' roots in Sweden and Luxembourg.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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A conversation with Alfred Brendel
Apr. 28, 1994 The Czech-born Austrian pianist, painter, poet, and essayist joins Studs to talk about his multi-faceted career.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Gore Vidal draws parallels between the United States of 1876 and 1976.
Mar. 18, 1976 Writer Gore Vidal discusses his novel, 1876, and how the political corruption and social atmosphere of the times inspired its plot. Vidal reads several excerpts from the book.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Talking about Paderweski, with Adam Zamoyski
Sep. 30, 1982 The British historian and author talks with Studs about the research that went into the creation of his book, Paderweski: A Biography, about the famed Polish pianist and statesman Ignacy Jan Paderweski.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations