Trey Kay

Now that the fall elections are over, acrimonious and tricky as ever, we thought we'd close the show with a politician — and a tricky one too. Bob Wise is Governor of West Virginia, but he's also a devotee of the shuffling, stomping Appalachian dance called clogging.

A thrillingly perfect line in a novel, a breathtaking corner of the painting, one extraordinary lyric in a song, the way a set in a play looked: artists identify some of those moments in a work of art where everything comes together.

Playwright Edward Albee talks about Samuel Beckett, poet Sharon Olds reflects on John Donne, and jazz musician Brandford Marsalis discusses Billie Holiday.

(Originally aired: April 25, 2002)

Sheila Metzner talks about the importance of Aaron Rose's work in her photography.

(Originally aired: April 25, 2002)

Choreographer Bill T. Jones talks about Merce Cunningham and Willie Nelson reflects on Django Reinhardt.

(Originally aired: April 25, 2002)

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author reflects on his complicated relationship with alcohol and its effect on his writing.

(Originally aired: February 7, 2002)

The comedian Janeane Garofalo describes her father's way with oranges. 

The satirist Al Franken recalls how his dad smoothed over an awkward moment involving tuna salad.

At a time when our leaders seem unable to provide any guidance - spiritual, tactical, or otherwise - we turn to others for guruship... from a tow truck operator to a legendary blues musician. Plus a new round of sounds, for this month's Five Sounds in Search of an Author ...

Sheila Metzner talks about the importance of Aaron Rose's work in her photography.

Playwright Edward Albee talks about Samuel Beckett, poet Sharon Olds reflects on John Donne, and jazz musician Brandford Marsalis discusses Billie Holiday.

Choreographer Bill T. Jones talks about Merce Cunningham and Willie Nelson reflects on Django Reinhardt.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author reflects on his complicated relationship with alcohol and its effect on his writing.

Gritty-voiced legend Tom Waits on multi-instrumentalist Ralph Carney.

Producer Trey Kay takes a look at the paintings of artist James Rizzi, whose work celebrates the urban landscape. Rizzi’s a favorite of rock musicians Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz, formerly of the Talking Heads, who have used his images on many of the album covers for their band, Tom ...

Studio 360's Trey Kay examines how playwrights and performers exploit the power of silence.

How playwrights and performers exploit the power of silence. Produced by Trey Key.