A Soviet and Russian History Lesson.
Professor of History at Harvard, Richad Pipes. He's written over ten books on the Soviet Union. Including, "The Formation of the Soviet Union," published in 1957 and "The Russian Revolution," published last year. He talks with Terry about the formation of the Soviet Union, so that we can understand the breaking up of the empire.
Other segments from the episode on August 27, 1991
Gospel Saxophonist Vernard Johnson.
Alto Saxophonist Vernard Johnson. He's best known for his Gospel playing, performing with preachers like, E.V. Hill, Billy Graham, and Bishop L. H. Ford. His saxophone was considered too raucous for the Gospel circuit when he began playing there in the mid-60's, but eventually he became a favorite on the evangelical circuit.
Doris Grumbach Looks Back Because She's Afraid of the Future.
Book critic John Leonard reviews "Coming Into the End Zone," by novelist and critic Doris Grumbach. It's a journal of her 70th year.
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