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Anna Quindlen
Air Date 04/16/1993Anna Quindlen talks about being a columnist and comments on Bosnia, Anita Hill, and gays in the military. 27:24 -
Helen Gurley and David Brown
Air Date 04/15/1993Helen Gurley Brown and her husband David discuss the success of Cosmopolitan Magazine and her new book, "The Late Show." 14:27 -
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Air Date 04/14/1993Former national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski on problems caused by moral and spiritual decline in the West. 27:19 -
Robert Hughes
Air Date 04/09/1993Art critic Robert Hughes introduces his latest book, "Culture of Complaint: The Fraying of America." 21:57 -
Cornel West
Air Date 04/07/1993Cornel West comments on the Clinton administration, the state of race relations in the U.S., and his book "Race Matters." 21:39 -
Calvin Trillin
Air Date 04/01/1993Author Calvin Trillin talks about his book, "Remembering Denny." 17:02 -
Roger Mudd
Air Date 03/22/1993Journalist Roger Mudd, whose documentary "Choosing Death," will air on PBS, shares his thoughts on the controversial subject of euthanasia. 10:46 -
Is the Novel Dead?
Air Date 03/18/1993A panel of novelists exchange views on the relevancy of novels to our technological culture. 25:11 -
Rodney King Federal Trial, Pt. 2
Air Date 03/11/1993Lawyers Thomas I. Atkins and Norman Siegel address the role race has played in the trials of the police officers accused of beating Rodney King. 22:41 -
Morris Dees
Air Date 02/23/1993Civil rights lawyer and founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center Morris Dees presents his new book, "Hate on Trial." 12:33 -
Patricia Ireland
Air Date 02/23/1993Patricia Ireland, president of the National Organization for Women, on the importance of Clinton's election for her organization. 17:27 -
Rev. Johnny Ray Youngblood
Air Date 02/10/1993Reverend Johnny Ray Youngblood describes the work he's done to bring African American males into the church. 14:59 -
T. Berry Brazelton
Air Date 01/27/1993T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. gives advice on child rearing in his book "Touchpoints." 15:46 -
The Black Panthers, 20 Years Later
Air Date 01/27/1993Former Black Panthers Elaine Brown and Kwame Ture discuss the party's ideological principles that remain relevant today. 17:54 -
Jack Nelson
Air Date 01/25/1993Jack Nelson introduces "Terror in the Night: The Klan's Campaign Against the Jews." 12:40 -
Remembering Thurgood Marshall
Air Date 01/25/1993A panel of lawyers and writers remember Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and his influence in the U.S. 19:42 -
Willie Williams
Air Date 01/07/1993LAPD chief Willie Williams reflects on the riots following the Rodney King verdict and the need for resources to effectively police. 17:36 -
The Year in Science '92
Air Date 12/30/1992Journalists Lawrence Altman and Paul Hoffman and Nobel Laureate David Baltimore on the most important discoveries of 1992. 26:08 -
Fred Friendly
Air Date 12/03/1992Television producer Fred Friendly on his latest undertaking, the Columbia University Seminars on Media and Society. 14:29 -
Rosemary Bray
Air Date 12/02/1992Journalist Rosemary Bray shares her story about growing up on welfare and the misconceptions about people like her. 14:39 -
Crown Heights Verdict
Air Date 12/01/1992Ken Auletta, John Taylor, and Rev. Calvin Butts discuss the growing tensions resulting from the acquittal of Lemrick Nelson. 14:12 -
Jonathan Mann
Air Date 11/30/1992Dr. Jonathan Mann explains that the AIDS epidemic is accelerating while global response is declining, and why. 12:22 -
HIV/AIDS Update
Air Date 11/30/1992AIDS activist Peter Staley, journalist Laurie Garrett, Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr, and Dr. Jonathan Mann review the state of HIV/AIDS research. 21:39 -
Computer Hackers
Air Date 11/24/1992Computer experts discuss the legal aspects of hacking, security risks, and how dangerous hackers can be. 25:25 -
Curtis Sliwa
Air Date 11/24/1992Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, admits to perpetrating six of the hoaxes of which the NY Post accused him long ago. 16:08 -
Ron Carey
Air Date 11/19/1992Ron Carey, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, on the future of labor unions in the United States. 19:33 -
Dorothy Allison
Air Date 11/17/1992Dorothy Allison describes her difficult life growing up in the South, as recounted in her book "Bastard Out of Carolina." 14:26 -
Charlayne Hunter-Gault
Air Date 11/12/1992Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault talks about racism in America and shares her memoir, "In My Place." 12:28 -
Edwin Bernbaum
Air Date 11/12/1992Mountaineer and scholar Edwin Bernbaum introduces his new book, "Sacred Mountains of the World." 09:01 -
Maya Lin
Air Date 11/11/1992On the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam Memorial, sculptor Maya Lin reflects on her concept for the memorial and its public reception. 10:57 -
Jerry Capeci
Air Date 10/29/1992New York Daily News columnist Jerry Capeci reports on his visit to Sicily to research the state of the Mafia. 13:45 -
Drug Addiction
Air Date 10/21/1992Former drug addicts explain how they became addicted and the importance of funding for treatment and prevention instead of incarceration. 27:15 -
The War on Drugs
Air Date 10/21/1992A panel of drug policy advisors discuss new tactics for the war on drugs, focusing on treatment and rehabilitation. 24:45 -
Arthur Mitchell
Air Date 10/20/1992Dancer Arthur Mitchell of Dance Theater of Harlem recollects the company's recent tour through South Africa. 09:02 -
Cornel West
Air Date 10/08/1992Cornel West of Princeton University shares his views on our nation's continuing struggle with racism. 18:03 -
Germaine Greer
Air Date 10/05/1992Germaine Greer discusses the progress feminists have made and introduces "The Change: Women, Aging, and the Menopause." 22:14 -
Jonathan Alter
Air Date 09/28/1992Newsweek's Jonathan Alter identifies 100 top ranking figures in society's "cultural elite" in the next issue. 15:23 -
Susan Sontag
Air Date 09/28/1992Susan Sontag discusses her writing life and her new novel, "The Volcano Lover." 21:14 -
Violent Crime and the Police
Air Date 09/23/1992A panel of legal experts discusses violent crime and the challenges facing the legal system. 08:21 -
Mayor David N. Dinkins
Air Date 09/17/1992Mayor David N. Dinkins defends his Civilian Complaint Review Board and deplores an ugly demonstration by off-duty policemen. 13:41 -
Rudy Giuliani
Air Date 09/17/1992Rudy Giuliani defends his actions at a demonstration by police officers protesting Mayor Dinkins' proposed Civilian Complaint Review Board. 14:29 -
Joseph Steffan
Air Date 09/14/1992Former midshipman Joseph Steffan, who was expelled from Annapolis because he is gay, recounts his story. 08:05 -
Derrick Bell
Air Date 08/17/1992Derrick Bell offers his opinion on race in America and gives insight into his decision to step down as a law professor at Harvard. 13:28 -
Lawrence Otis Graham, Pt. 2
Air Date 08/10/1992Attorney Lawrence Otis Graham recounts his experience posing as a busboy at a Greenwich Country Club. 01:43 -
Lawrence Otis Graham, Pt. 1
Air Date 08/10/1992Attorney Lawrence Otis Graham recounts his experience posing as a busboy at a Greenwich Country Club. 11:54 -
Peter Berle
Air Date 08/04/1992Peter Berle, president of the National Audubon Society, on supply and demand, energy policies, and the importance of conservation. 09:39 -
International AIDS Conference
Air Date 07/27/1992A panel of doctors, reporters, and activists examine disturbing information about a possible new AIDS-like virus. 29:28 -
Mayor David N. Dinkins, Pt. 1
Air Date 07/08/1992Mayor David N. Dinkins reflects on his term in office to date, his approval ratings, and the slow turnaround of the "unmanageable" city. 30:48 -
David A. Hamburg, Pt. 2
Air Date 07/02/1992Dr. David A. Hamburg continues his discussion about how poverty, violence, and drug addiction have harmed children. 08:12 -
Dr. David A. Hamburg, Pt. 1
Air Date 07/02/1992Dr. David A. Hamburg examines how the divide between rich and poor and the eroding family structure negatively affect childhood development. 08:06 -
Albert Krieger
Air Date 06/24/1992Gotti defense attorney Albert Krieger comments on his client's sentence to life in prison without parole. 18:35 -
Save the Children
Air Date 06/16/1992A discussion about the work done by Save the Children in Africa—with Willet Weeks, Gerry Salole, and Ed Barnes. 14:27 -
Vice President Dan Qualye
Air Date 06/15/1992Vice President Dan Quayle explains what he means when he talks about "family values" and the "cultural elite." 21:10 -
Paul Theroux
Air Date 06/08/1992Author Paul Theroux describes his travels throughout the Pacific and shares his observations of English society. 13:51 -
AIDS Prevention, Pt. 1
Air Date 05/29/1992Public health activists and medical experts explain methods for educating different communities about AIDS prevention. 13:23 -
Mairead Maguire
Air Date 05/27/1992Nobel laureate Mairead Maguire shares her hope to bring about change through nonviolence in Northern Ireland. 09:36 -
Larry Forgione
Air Date 05/27/1992Chef Larry Forgione on participating in the "Fresh Start" program at Riker's Island, which helps inmates gain employment after release. 05:03 -
Susan Faludi
Air Date 05/26/1992Journalist Susan Faludi introduces her best-selling book, "Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women." 13:46 -
Wendy Kaminer
Air Date 05/26/1992Wendy Kaminer introduces her book on the recovery movement, "I'm Dysfunctional, You're Dysfunctional." 07:46 -
Dan Quayle Controversy
Air Date 05/21/1992NYC Commissioner Mark Green and a panel of journalists debate Vice President Dan Quayle's comments about "family values." 16:19