This is an interview with Nikki Giovanni. It discusses what influences her writing. She talks about other authors and poets and how they influence her.
An interview with Maya Angelou discussing her writings and the meaning behind it. Then main topic in focus is how her writings portray life of an African American.
This is an interview with Robert Siegel (the host), and Allen Ginsberg/Gary Snyder, where Siegel discusses with the two about a specific reading some time ago, "Howl".
Interview between Scott Simon and Ms. Heade giving an overview of the relationship between Ms. Dorothy Parker and Ms. Lillian Hellmann. Tells of how Hellmann didn't allow people such as herself and John Keats to write a biography of Parker because of Hellmann personally felt about Parker.
A book review of "Conversations with Rita Dove"- which contains a volume of interviews. It reveals her unique and creative writing techniques in which she claims her literary independence.