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  • Uri Davis, Ronald Fair in conversation with Studs Terkel

  • Studs Terkel discusses the book " Daughters and Mothers Mothers and Daughters" with author Signe Hammer

    Mar. 17, 1976

    Studs Terkel discusses the changing role of feminism, women and rights with author, Signe Hammer, also a teacher of a Women's School in New York that caters to women aged 24 through 78 that are seeking information on new ideas of identity. Signe Hammer interviewed three generations of women to explore the importance of supporting womanhood and how Mothers must have a strong sense of self in order to see their Daughters as also having value.

  • Robert Engler in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 9, 1978
  • Rev. Donald Wagner and Joe Elder talk with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 9, 1982
  • Nicholas Von Hoffman discusses his novel, "Two Three Many More" with Studs Terkel

    1970

    Nicholas Van Hoffman discusses the characters of his novel, "Two Three Many More" about campus protests against the Vietnam War. Political viewpoints, regulations, and character analysis are discussed. Von Hoffman opens the interview with a reading from the opening of the book that mentions peace, solidarity, and disunity. Terkel and Von Hoffman read excerpts together from the book.

  • Lewis Regenstein

    Lewis Regenstein discusses his book, "The Politics of Extinction: The Shocking Story of the World's Endangered Wildlife".

    Aug. 12, 1975

    Mr Regenstein and Studs discuss the book, "The Politics of Extinction". The book blows the whistle on those who are currently engaged in killing these animals for "sport," fashion, and profit. They talk about various endangered species and what that distinction means and the public officials with the power- and the responsibility - to protect wildlife, but who instead allow the destruction to continue.

  • Discussing "Distortions of Negro History" and interviewing Lerone Bennett, Jr., John Hope Franklin and Hoyt Fuller.

    Lerone Bennett, Jr., John Hope Franklin and Hoyt Fuller discuss the book "Distortions of Negro History"

    Jun. 3, 1965

    Discussing "Distortions of Negro History" and interviewing Lerone Bennett, Jr., John Hope Franklin and Hoyt Fuller.

  • John Frohnmayer in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Apr. 30, 1993

    Discussing the book "Leaving Town Alive: Confessions of an Arts Warrior" (published by Houghton Mifflin) with author John Frohnmayer.

  • James Graham-Lujan discusses the works of Federico Garcia Lorca; part 2

    1964

    James Graham-Lujan concludes by talking about Garcia Lorca's most celebrated plays, Blood Wedding, Yerma, and The House of Bernarda Alba. Tragedy is brought about due to the passion of a woman in each of the plays.

  • James Graham-Lujan discusses the works of Federico Garcia Lorca; part 1

    1964

    Discussing the works of Federico Garcia Lorca with translator James Graham-Lujan. Garcia Lorca was a great poet and playwright and he re-vitalized Spanish theater with his eleven plays, according to Graham-Lujan. Garcia Lorca's life was joyous and full of life unlike the theme of his plays, which was tragedy and death.

  • Lord Bertrand Russell

    Interviewing Lord Bertrand Russell while Studs was in Wales

    Dec. 1, 1962
  • Interviewing Italian social reformer and author Danilo Dolci with interpreter Justin Vitiello

    Mar. 14, 1980
  • Interviewing Dr. Michael Klare

    Mar. 20, 1980
  • Interviewing author of "The body in question" Jonathan Miller

    Feb. 17, 1977
  • Herbert Kohl discusses Myles Horton and the book "The Long Haul: An Autobiography"

    Apr. 5, 1990

    Progressive educator Herbert Kohl discusses educator and founder of the Highlander Folk School Myles Horton and the book about him, "The Long Haul: An Autobiography." The book was written by Herbert Kohl and his wife, Judith Kohl.

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