The Art of Conversation

In his 45 years on WFMT radio, Studs Terkel talked to the 20th century’s most interesting people. Browse our growing archive of more than 2,000 programs.

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Jonathan Katz discusses his book "Gay American History"

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Leonard Matlovich talks about his experience in the U.S. Air Force

Nora Ephron discusses feminism and her book "Crazy Salad"

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New Voices on Studs Terkel - Spring 2022

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Garry Wills writes about Studs' Legacy and the Archive in the New York Review of Books

Check out the great historian Garry Wills' article "The Art of the Schmooze", about Studs' legacy and the Archive, in the New York Review of Books 
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Studs Does Dance at the Newberry Library

The Newberry Library has put together a collection of Studs' best conversations centered around dance, featuring interviews with Ruth Page, Ann Barzel, Robert Joffrey and more!
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