Books 1881 Videos
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Bill Moyers
Air Date 02/23/1993Bill Moyers explores the medicinal connection between the mind and body. 20:35 -
Carol Felsenthal
Air Date 02/18/1993Biographer Carol Felsenthal shares her latest work, "Power, Privilege, and the Post: The Katharine Graham Story." 12:36 -
Leon Lederman
Air Date 02/16/1993Nobel Laureate and experimental physicist Leon Lederman introduces his book, "The God Particle." 14:25 -
Robert James Waller
Air Date 02/12/1993Author Robert James Waller talks about his novel, "The Bridges of Madison County." 15:25 -
T. Berry Brazelton
Air Date 01/27/1993T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. gives advice on child rearing in his book "Touchpoints." 15:46 -
Joseph Fernandez
Air Date 01/26/1993School Chancellor Joseph Fernandez examines some of the flaws in the public school system and shares his memoir, "Tales out of School." 26:27 -
Jack Nelson
Air Date 01/25/1993Jack Nelson introduces "Terror in the Night: The Klan's Campaign Against the Jews." 12:40 -
Lewis Puller, Jr.
Air Date 01/21/1993Vietnam veteran Lewis Puller, Jr. reflects on his Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir, "Fortunate Son: The Autobiography of Lewis Puller, Jr." 16:43 -
Diabetes Awareness
Air Date 01/21/1993Mary Tyler Moore and author Robert Wood Johnson IV discuss their work raising awareness of diabetes. 16:29 -
Daniel Alkon
Air Date 01/14/1993Dr. Daniel Alkon on his book "Memory's Voice: Deciphering the Mind-Brain Code." 16:48 -
Daniel Yergin
Air Date 01/11/1993Daniel Yergin on in his book, "The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power," which has been made into a PBS documentary. 17:29 -
Gunter Grass
Air Date 12/14/1992Writer Gunter Grass on the social and political state of Germany and his new book, "The Call of the Toad." 19:16 -
Abba Eban
Air Date 12/10/1992Abba Eban provides personal testimony about the early years of Israel. 15:29 -
'The Book of Love'
Air Date 12/09/1992Letters from Cathy Davidson’s "The Book of Love," a compilation of love letters from famous writers, are recited in the studio. 12:46 -
Oriana Fallaci
Air Date 12/07/1992Journalist Oriana Fallaci shares her novel, "Inshallah," about a fictional group of Italian soldiers on a peacekeeping mission in Beirut. 26:05 -
Richard Leakey
Air Date 12/03/1992Paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey shares his book, "Origins: Reconsidered" about the differences between humans and chimpanzees. 13:51 -
LeRoy Neiman
Air Date 11/23/1992Artist LeRoy Neiman talks about his favorite sports to paint and his new book, "Big Time Golf." 07:47 -
Nigel Hamilton
Air Date 11/23/1992Biographer Nigel Hamilton discusses the early life of John F. Kennedy, detailed in his book "JFK: Reckless Youth." 17:40 -
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 -
Bob Greene
Air Date 11/16/1992Columnist Bob Greene talks about his book, "Hang Time: Days And Dreams With Michael Jordan." 07:40 -
Mona Van Duyn
Air Date 11/16/1992Poet Laureate Mona Van Duyn reflects on her process, the state of poetry in America, and reads a new poem written for Bill Clinton. 14:13 -
Antonia Fraser
Air Date 11/10/1992Author Antonia Fraser on her new book, "The Wives of Henry VIII," and the rich history of the British monarchy. 11:52 -
James Gleick
Air Date 11/05/1992James Gleick discusses the work of physicist Richard Feynman and his biography "Genius." 10:03 -
Mystery Writers
Air Date 10/29/1992Sue Grafton, Walter Mosley, and Lawrence Block exchange views on the art and science of writing a good mystery novel. 14:42 -
A. N. Wilson
Air Date 10/27/1992Biographer A. N. Wilson joins Charlie to discuss his new book, "Jesus: A Life." 10:49 -
Marvin Hamlisch
Air Date 10/22/1992Composer Marvin Hamlisch shares his most recent project, the musical adaptation of Neil Simon’s “The Goodbye Girl.” 13:04 -
Donna Tartt
Air Date 10/19/1992Author Donna Tartt shares her novel, "The Secret History," and talks about what makes a good writer. 14:10 -
Jack Valenti
Air Date 10/14/1992The president of the Motion Picture Association Jack Valenti on his book, "Protect and Defend." 13:15 -
Ken Kesey
Air Date 10/12/1992Ken Kesey, author of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," explains why he waited 28 years to write his new novel, "Sailor Song." 14:42 -
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 -
Susan Sontag
Air Date 09/28/1992Susan Sontag discusses her writing life and her new novel, "The Volcano Lover." 21:14 -
Gore Vidal, Pt. 1
Air Date 09/24/1992Gore Vidal shares his thoughts on monotheism and his latest work, "Live from Golgotha: The Gospel According to Gore Vidal" 07:21 -
Jimmy Buffett
Air Date 09/21/1992Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett talks about writing his book, "Where is Joe Merchant?" 11:13 -
Michael Korda, Pt. 2
Air Date 09/18/1992Simon & Schuster editor in chief Michael Korda talks on how he is handling The New York Times' negative review of his latest work. 09:53 -
Michael Korda, Pt. 3
Air Date 09/18/1992Michael Korda, editor in chief of Simon & Schuster, shares his view that politicians should be allowed to keep a private life, separate from their... 11:20 -
Alexandre de Marenches
Air Date 09/17/1992Count de Marenches shares his memoir, "The Fourth World War: Diplomacy and Espionage in the Age of Terrorism." 09:06 -
Joseph Mitchell
Air Date 09/17/1992Known for his New Yorker profiles, Joseph Mitchell introduces "Up in the Old Hotel," an omnibus of four popular books. 07:54 -
Father Andrew Greeley
Air Date 08/12/1992Father Andrew Greeley, a priest and professor of sociology, on his novel "Wages of Sin." 09:45 -
Hershel Shanks
Air Date 08/11/1992Hershel Shanks, founder of the Biblical Archaeology Society shares his book, "Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls." 10:36 -
Susan Braudy
Air Date 08/11/1992Susan Braudy shares her book, "This Crazy Thing Called Love," about banking heir Billy Woodward who was shot by his wife, Ann. 14:03 -
Marianne Williamson
Air Date 08/05/1992Spiritual teacher Marianne Williamson shares her book, "A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles" 12:28 -
Elie Wiesel
Air Date 07/21/1992Author Elie Wiesel shares his new book "The Forgotten," which addresses the power of memory. 10:45 -
Frederick Kempe
Air Date 07/20/1992Journalist Frederick Kempe shares his book, "Siberian Odyssey: A Voyage into the Russian Soul." 12:34 -
'Home Fires'
Air Date 07/02/1992Donald Katz and Ricky Ian Gordon reminisce about collaborating on Katz's book, "Home Fires." 08:31 -
Spalding Gray, Pt. 1
Air Date 07/01/1992Spalding Gray talks about his new film, "Monster in a Box," and his novel, "Impossible Vacation." 09:13 -
Spalding Gray, Pt. 2
Air Date 07/01/1992Spalding Gray talks about his new film, "Monster in a Box, and his novel, "Impossible Vacation." 10:08 -
Timothy Phelps
Air Date 06/30/1992Author Timothy Phelps examines the Anita Hill-Clarence Thomas story in his book, "Capital Games." 14:35 -
David McCullough
Air Date 06/22/1992Author David McCullough talks about his biography, "Truman" which follows the life and career of President Harry Truman. 30:18 -
Edna O'Brien
Air Date 06/16/1992Edna O'Brien on her new novel, "Time and Tide." 38:46 -
Richard Perle
Air Date 06/15/1992Richard Perle talks about his novel, "Hard Line." 09:12 -
William F. Buckley, Jr., Pt. 1
Air Date 06/12/1992William F. Buckley, Jr. talks about his book "Windfall," in which he recounts leaving National Review and his trip sailing across the Atlantic. 25:45 -
Richard Price
Air Date 06/11/1992Richard Price shares his book, "Clockers," an examination of inner city drug culture in Jersey City. 13:42 -
Merrill Markoe
Air Date 06/10/1992Merrill Markoe swaps stories with Charlie about dogs, the Letterman Show, and her book, "What the Dogs Have Taught Me." 16:24 -
Robert Harris
Air Date 06/10/1992Journalist Robert Harris shares his dystopian novel, "Fatherland," set in 1964 where Hitler rules Europe. 12:10 -
Ben Wattenberg, Pt. 2
Air Date 06/04/1992In a continuing conversation, columnist Ben Wattenberg presents his new PBS documentary about the strength of America. 06:12 -
Ben Wattenberg, Pt. 1
Air Date 06/04/1992Ben Wattenberg, syndicated columnist and senior fellow at the American Institute, presents his new book "The First Universal Nation." 05:37 -
Jay McInerney
Air Date 06/01/1992Writer Jay McInerney shares his newest novel, "Brightness Falls," the story of a husband and wife facing adulthood. 13:14 -
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 -
Marian Wright Edelman
Air Date 05/22/1992Marian Wright Edelman, founder of the Children's Defense Fund, shares her book, "The Measure of Our Success." 43:36