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Great Depression
  • Carl Sagan

    Discussing the book "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are"

    Oct. 5, 1992

    Discussing the book "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are" about the evolution and the future of the human species. Includes an excerpt of the astronomer Harlow Shapley speaking at the beginning. Includes Carl Sagan reading an excerpt from the book at the end.

  • Richard McLanathan

    Richard McLanathan discusses his book "The American Tradition in the Arts"

    1969

    Richard McLanathan discusses his book "The American Tradition in the Arts" and takes Studs on a sprawling journey through artistic breakthroughs in architecture, painting, literature, and more while touching on dozens of artists and their works.

  • Robert Rauschenberg

    Discussing the book "Rauschenberg, Art and Life" with the author, Mary Lynn Kotz

    Oct. 29, 1991

    Mary Lynn Kotz discusses her book "Rauschenberg, Art and Life" with Studs as they recount the works and story of 20th century art pioneer Robert Rauschenberg. They survey his career beginning in Port Arthur, TX, discussing his Depression-era upbringing which caused him to reuse and salvage virtually any object and transform it into art, his studies in Paris, made possible by the G.I.

  • Interviewing St. Clair Drake, author of "Black Metropolis: A Study of Negro Life in a Northern City."

    May. 10, 1976

    A discussion with sociologist and anthropologist St. Clair Drake at the time of his receiving an honorary award from Roosevelt University on the themes of his convocation address. A fascinating deep-dive into race relations from the Revolution to the Bicentennial, touching on the contradictions, crises and struggles that led to Black institutions and liberation. Studs plays several excerpts from previous programs with St.

  • Terkel comments and presents a gathering of survivors

    Mar. 1, 1958

    Presenting "A gathering of survivors" an award winning summary program of "Hard Times" the radio series.

  • Discussing the book "Down and out in the great depression" with the author Robert McIlvane

    Mar. 11, 1983

    Discussing the book "Down and out in the great depression" with the author Robert McIlvane.

  • Studs presents program reflecting on President Roosevelt's death

    Apr. 11, 1975

    Terkel presents program reflecting on individuals' recollection of the day that FDR died and the former President's legacy among younger Americans.

  • Oliver W. Sacks discusses his book "Awakenings"

    1985

    In the of first of many appearances on Studs' radio show, Oliver Sacks discusses his book "Awakenings" and recounts several patient profiles from his groundbreaking treatment application of L-DOPA to sufferers of Sleeping sickness and Parkinson's disease. They explore his work in the context of Studs' concept of Feeling Tone and Sacks tells of a remarkable scene with aphasic patients reacting to a speech of then President Ronald Reagan.

  • Interviewing Kevin Phillips

    Aug. 1, 1990

    Program includes an excerpt from Hard Times (T3452B).

  • Discussing depression with Larry Van Dusen

  • Studs Terkel

    Terkel comments and presents "Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression"; chapter 6

    1971

    Presenting "Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression" Chapter 6: Three Strikes. Dr. Lewis Andreas talks about being at the 1937 Memorial Day massacre and providing medical care during the Depression. Justin McCarthy discusses his job conditions at Ford Assembly Plant prior to the unions implementation. Mike Widman remembers heading up union negotiations and the strike at the Ford Plant in 1940-41. Bob Stinson discusses working at General Motors and how the sit-down strike began. Union songs performed by the Almanac Singers are played throughout the episode.

  • Studs Terkel

    Terkel comments and presents Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression

    May. 13, 1970

    Presenting "Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression", with Jim Sheridan (Bonus Marcher), William Benton (Advertising Agency Head) and Sally Rand (Fan Dancer).

  • Interview with Frank Crawshaw

    Sep. 17, 1970

    Discussing British depression with Frank Crawshaw at the Empress Theatre (part 3) while Studs was in England.

  • Interview with Frank Crawshaw and Tommy Titmus

    Sep. 30, 1970

    Discussing British depression with Tommy Titmus of Clerkenwall Green and members of West Ham Old People's Home while Studs was in England.

  • Studs Terkel

    Terkel comments and presents "Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression", Chapter 9

    1971

    Presenting "Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression", Chapter 9: Concerning The New Deal. Ed Paulsen talks about conflicting feelings regarding the New Deal and how the government seemed more present in daily life. Hank Oettinger remembers how his town celebrated after the first round of relief checks were received. Gardner C. Means explains how the New Deal was created to help save the country.

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