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Actor and editor of the newspaper Majhi Kahani, Rahul Barapute discusses his first impressions and experiences in the United States.
Million Mayer, journalist, reads his article, "Ill Met by Moonlight" and discusses his thoughts on technology and automation replacing jobs and human interactions.he also talks about youth, non-violence protesting for change, and education.
Mike Royko discusses his book "Up Against It" which is a collection of early columns from the Chicago Daily News. The topic in his columns varies from machine politicians and gangsters to professional athletes, from well-heeled Chicagoans to down-and-out hoodlums.
Discussing Thailand and interviewing journalist Louis Lomax. Includes passage from book.
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.
Daniel Ellsberg, political activist, discusses the creation and use of the atomic and hydrogen bombs. He discusses his family including how his son helped him leak the Pentagon Papers and has since protested with him, including being jailed. He also talks about his father who quit his job over the creation of the hydrogen bomb and how his father's choice helped him to decide to release the Pentagon Papers.
Washington Post journalists discuss their book "All the President's Men" about breaking the Watergate scandal.
"I.F. Stone, A Portrait," is Andrew Patner's study of the iconic journalist, I.F. Stone. Patner pointed out that freedom of speech was extremely important to Stone. "I.F. Stone's Weekly," was a paper Stone created with no advertisements. He was also the paper's writer and editor.
Discussing the book "There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing up in the Other America" with author Alex Kotlowitz. Includes excerpt from WFMT doumentary, "Born to Live".