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Advocacy American History & Politics
  • Jonathan Katz

    Jonathan Katz discusses his book Gay American History

    Feb. 4, 1977

    Discussing the book, "Gay American History: Lesbians and Gay Men in the U.S.A.: A Documentary," and interviewing its author, Jonathan Katz.

  •  Susan Catania, Clara Day, and Margaret Klimkowski

    Illinois state representative Susan Catania, Clara Day and Marguerite Klimkowski discuss the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

    Nov. 1, 1978

    Discussing the Equal Rights Amendment with Illinois Representative Susan Catania and political activists Clara Day and Margaret Klimkowski.

  • Charito Planas

    Charito Planas discusses his testimony before the U.S. Congress

    Aug. 21, 1981

    Discussing with Charito Planas his testimony before the U.S. Congress: "On the Withdrawal of U.S. Bases from the Philippines."

  • Discussing the book "Starving in the shadow of plenty" with the author Loretta Schwartz-Nobel

    Sep. 3, 1981

    Discussing the book "Starving in the shadow of plenty" with the author Loretta Schwartz-Nobel.

  • Jim Paulei

    Jim Paulei of PATCO discusses the air traffic controller's strike and describes a day on the job.

    Oct. 5, 1981

    Mr. Paulei talks with Studs about the air traffic controllers strike in 1980 and subsequent firing of over 1000 air traffic controllers. They discuss what a normal shift as an air traffic controller consists of, and the unions reasons for the strike in 1980.

  • James Ridgeway

    Investigative journalist James Ridgeway discusses the book, "The Last Play: The Struggle to Monopolize the World's Energy Resources"

    1970

    Mr Ridgeway and Studs talk about the energy crisis and the systematic pillaging of the land of the United States by the companies involved in harvesting natural resources. Includes: Two excerpts presented of Joe Begley of Blackey, KY talking about the state of things in Appalachia as gas companies and strip mine operators come in to destroy the land. (2403309-3-1)

  • Interview with Dr. Charles Clements

    Apr. 29, 1985

    Discussing Nicaragua with author and activist Dr. Charles Clements.

  • Interview with Dr. Charles Clements and Asa Baber

    May. 20, 1986

    Interviewing Vietnam veterans and peace activists Dr. Charles Clements and Asa Baber.

  • Paul Krassner

    Paul Krassner discusses his book "Confessions of a Raving, Unconfined Nut: Misadventures in the Counter-Culture"

    Oct. 19, 1993

    Author, comedian and satirist Paul Krassner joins Studs Terkel in a “mosaic” of an interview, as Krassner calls it, to discuss his book, “Confessions of a Raving, Unconfined Nut: Misadventures in the Counter-Culture.” The conversation begins with two clips from Abbie Hoffman and Lenny Bruce, friends of Krassner’s and fellow key figures in the counterculture movement of the 1960s. Krassner speaks on his friends’ legacies, and then begins telling his story, reading a passage from his book about when he first started questioning society.

  • Nicola Geiger talks to Studs Terkel

    Oct. 21, 1974
  • Jo Freeman, Mary Jean Collins-Robson, and Naomi Weisstein

    Jo Freeman, Mary Jean Collins-Robson, and Naomi Weisstein discuss women's rights and liberation ; part 1

    Mar. 25, 1970

    Jo Freeman, Mary Jean Collins-Robson, and Naomi Weisstein discuss women's rights and the struggle for equal rights and liberation, Title VII, their support for NOW, the National Organization of Women, as well as the upcoming Women's Strike for Equality.

  • Abbie Hoffman

    Interview with members of the Chicago 8

    Mar. 26, 1988

    members of the Chicago 8

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