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Studs Terkel continues his discussion with Colin Turnbull and expands upon the effect that colonial powers redrawing boundary lines had upon the Iks. The Iks refusal to move created a loveless environment for the Iks in one generation. This is made clear when Turnbull describes a dying man's request of Turnbull for a cup of tea and the tea is stolen from the man's hands by a family member for the taste of tea and the earthenware.
Discussing the book "The civilizing process" with the author Norbert Elias.
Discussing the book "Margaret Mead and Samoa the making and unmaking of an anthropological myth" with the author Derek Freeman.
Biologist, natural historian, and author David Attenborough discusses his book and upcoming television series “Life on Earth.” The book, show, and this interview focus on discussing the evolution of life.
In 1953, one of the very first broadcasts on WFMT was with Lorenzo Turner. Topics that Turner cover include the Gullah language, his travels to Nigeria, and music. Turner also explains how using different inflections on a word can change its meaning.
Discussing the book "The legacy of Malthus" with the author Allen Chase.