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Environment, Ecology Science and Science Writers
  • Vine Deloria

    Vine Deloria discusses his book "The Metaphysics of Modern Existence"

    Oct. 12, 1979

    Vine Deloria discusses his book "The Metaphysics of Modern Existence", religion, ethics, Native Americans, Native American culture, and Native American history. Includes a previous interview with Vine Deloria at O'Hare Airport.

  • R. Buckminster Fuller

    R. Buckminster (Richard ) Fuller talks with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 20, 1965

    A sprawling conversation with R. Buckminster Fuller including his great aunt Margaret Fuller, future communication, the nature of work, human nature, and physics.

  • Peter van der Linde discusses his book “Time Bomb”

    Mar. 1978

    Discussing the book "Time bomb" with the author Peter Van der Linde.

  • Orville Schell

    Orville Schell discusses his book "Modern Meat: Antibiotics, Hormones, and the Pharmaceutical Farm"

    May. 22, 1984

    Discussing the book "Modern meat: antibiotics, hormones and the pharmaceutical farm" with the author Orville Schell.

  • Jacques Cousteau

    Oceanographer Jacques Cousteau talks with Studs Terkel

    Aug. 26, 1976

    Oceanographer Jacques Cousteau discusses man's effect on the planet. Includes a clip with whale sounds and statements by Joan McIntyre.

  • Leo Szilard

    Leo Szilard talks with Studs Terkel

    Dec. 3, 1961
  • Jacques Cousteau

    Jacques Cousteau discusses his book "The Cousteau Almanac: An Inventory of Life on Our Water Planet"

    Sep. 16, 1981

    Captain Cousteau talks about his book and the environmental movement in the United States and elsewhere.

  • Interviewing environmentalists and a representative from Commonwealth Edison

    Jun. 26, 1986

    Studs Terkel discusses the energy and environment with Scott Bernstein, Frank Clark, and Amory B. Lovins. They talk about the company, Commonwealth Edison, and how the city has the right to grant or not grant franchises.

  • Interview with Lee Botts and Dr. Orie Loucks

    Feb. 5, 1988

    Discussing "Silent Spring," by Rachel Carson with environmental activist Lee Botts and botanist Dr. Orie Loucks.

  • Interview with Dr. Carl Johnson and Dr. Ed Gogol

    Mar. 26, 1982

    Discussing the dangers of nuclear power and the effects of radioactive pollution with biologist Dr. Carl Johnson and biophysicist Dr. Ed Gogol.

  • Francis S. Chase discusses education, art, and science ; part 2

    Dec. 30, 1964

    Francis S. Chase discusses education, art, and science. Chase also discusses creativity, human behavior, and technology among other topics.

  • Dr. Paul R. Ehrlich discusses his book, "The Population Bomb"

    1969

    At the conclusion of this interview, Dr. Paul Ehrlich predicts that 5 to 6,000 people will have died of starvation. "The Population Bomb," covers why women should stop having children and why the government should pass out $500 every year to women who don't have kids. The topic of Ehrlich's book is population control and his reasons why, along with his solutions.

  • Dr. Leo Seren discusses atomic fission and nuclear experiments

    Feb. 21, 1978

    Nuclear physicist, Dr. Leo Seren, discusses atomic fission and nuclear experiments.

  • Dr. Helen Caldicott discusses the ill-effects of a nuclear bomb going off

    Apr. 7, 1981

    The world spends 600 billon dollars on the arms race, which is rather puzzling to Dr. Helen Caldicott when 2/3 of the world's children are starving. Caldicott explained if a bomb went off in Chicago, there'd be a crater a half a mile wide and 300 feet deep. In addition, 90% of the people will be dead, some from being vaporized.

  • Dr. Bertram Carnow

    Dr. Bertram Carnow discusses the environment and pollution

    Aug. 24, 1973

    Interviewing Dr. Bertram Carnow about environmental health, air pollution, and occupational diseases.

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