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Government
  • Maison Central Melun prison

    On location in Melun, France at Maison Central Melun prison ; part 1

    1962

    Studs tours the prison and speaks with prison director Jean Blayrat and a lady referred to as Madame B translates. They talk about the crimes of the a few of the prisoners and the rehabilitation programs the prison system uses in France.

  • Jules Feiffer

    Jules Feiffer discusses Richard Nixon

    Nov. 10, 1974

    Discussing Richard Nixon and interviewing Jules Feiffer.

  •  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.

  • Norman Thomas

    Interview with Norman Thomas - part 1

    Dec. 30, 1964
  • Hunter F. Thompson

    Discussing the book, "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72." with Hunter S. Thompson

    Mar. 14, 1973

    Discussing the book, "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72." Includes a clip of Ron Kovic speaking at the Nixon campaign headquarters, courtesy of KPFA/Pacifica Archives.

  • Stratford-upon-Avon

    Studs discusses the changing role accents play on class distinctions in England with guests in the parlor of the Mayor in Stratford-upon-Avon ; part 2

    1962

    Studs Terkel gathers a cross section of opinions on accents and their changing role on class distinctions in British Society. He asks the Mayor and Mayoress of Stratford-upon-Avon, the Huxleys, their opinions on the influence of education on accents and class. Also present to offer opinions are Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence, pub owners from Lower Quinton near Stratford-on-Avon, and Mr. Morris, a London stockbroker and his wife. Bookending the conversation at the mayor's home are two conversations with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence.

  • John Bailey, Robert Tucker, Dick W. Simpson in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 9, 1974

    Discussion about Chicago: an agenda for change

  • James David Barber in conversation with Studs Terkel

    May. 30, 1980
  • Roslynn Carter

    Discussing the book "First lady from Plaines" with the author Rosalynn Carter

    Jun. 5, 1987

    Discussing the book "First lady from Plaines" with the author Roslynn Carter.

  • Tribute to Eddie Balchowsky

    Dec. 4, 1989

    Tribute to Chicago painter and piano player Eddie Balchowsky.

  • Susan Catania, June Sochen in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 31, 1989
  • Jill K. Conway in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 15, 1989
  • John C. Culver, Elizabeth Drew in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 1, 1979
  • Daniel Ellsberg in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Feb. 14, 1994

    Interviewing former government official, Vietnam War opponent, and political activist Daniel Ellsberg. Program includes an excerpt of a 1980 interview with Ellsberg.

  • Discussing the one-man show "FDR" with actor Robert Vaughn

    Oct. 17, 1977
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