A discussion of the full and varied life and career of the prominent African American photographer, composer, author, poet, and film director.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

The comedic creative force of Lily Tomlin and comedy writer Jane Wagner discuss the character of Edith Ann as well as the bag lady, Trudy, upon the release of their book "Edith Ann: My Life So Far".* Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations. 

Burr Tillstrom discusses his career, his collaborators, and the characters on his show, as well as his love for the city of Chicago.* Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations.

Discussing the book "Downsize This!" (published by Crown) with the author, filmmaker and social critic Michael Moore.

In the of first of many appearances on Studs' radio show, Oliver Sacks discusses his book "Awakenings" and recounts several patient profiles from his groundbreaking treatment application of L-DOPA to sufferers of Sleeping sickness and Parkinson's disease. They explore his work in the context of Studs' concept of Feeling Tone and Sacks tells of a remarkable scene with aphasic patients reacting to a speech of then President Ronald Reagan.

As a result of making cabinets, the family business of making pianos started in 1853. John Steinway is a 4th generation piano-maker. Steinway talks about his own apprenticeship and first learning about wood. He feels the pianos are made better today because long ago, only two men made a piano versus a six or eight man crew to perfect the craftmanship today.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

The distinguished Indian American novelist sits down with Studs to discuss his book The Serpent and the Rope, and other works.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

A conversation with the French music critic and radio personality.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

The Indian British activists join Studs in the midst of their two and a half year "peace walk" around the world.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

A discussion of the works of the writer and novelist as she joins the University of Chicago as visiting professor of Polish literature.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations