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  • William Shirer discusses his book “Twentieth Century Journey: 1930-1940: Volume II”

    Jun. 1, 1984

    Discussing the book "Twentieth century journey: 1930-1940" with the author William Shirer.

  • William Shawcross discusses his book “Sideshow: Kissinger, Nixon and the Destruction of Cambodia”

    May. 25, 1979

    Investigative journalist William Shawcross speaks with Studs Terkel about Cambodia, Henry Kissinger, and Shawcross’ book, “Sideshow: Kissinger, Nixon and the Destruction of Cambodia.” Both Terkel and Shawcross read excerpts from Shawcross’ book and Terkel reads an excerpt from an interview Henry Kissinger did with reporter Theo Summer.

  • Wilfred Burchett

    Wilfred Burchett discusses about his career on journalism

    Oct. 24, 1977

    Wilfred Burchett (an Australian journalist) discusses his journalism career. He was reporting conflicts in Asia (North Korea, Vietnam, China and Japan) and their Communist supporters. He speaks briefly about his experiences in Nazi Germany and concentration camps. Towards the end of the interview he talks about his interest in learning and reporting more about the new euro-communism (prominent in Italy, Spain and France).

  • Wendell Rawls Jr. discusses his book "Cold Storage"

    Feb. 29, 1980
  • Vic Banks discusses his latest book "The Pantanal: Brazil's Forgotten Wilderness"

    Feb. 19, 1992

    Author Vic Banks discusses his travels as a travel photographer and his recent excursion in the UNESCO World Heritage site the Pantanal which is the world’s largest wetland. Banks, highlights troubles facing the wetland including poaching, land development encroachment and mining.

  • Valentin Pluchek and Stanislaw Pchenikov discuss Russian theater, specifically Moscow ; part 1

    Jan. 19, 1962

    Studs Terkel interviews Valentin Pluchek and Stanislaw Pchenikov on Russia theater, focusing mainly on the city of Moscow.

  • The very "U" girl talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1962

    Interviewing with the very "u" girl at the establishment (Part 2) while Studs was in England.

  • Sydney J. Harris discusses his book "Pieces of Eight"

    Nov. 3, 1982

    Journalist and author Sydney J. Harris discusses the essays in his new book "Pieces of Eight." Harris previously wrote for the "Chicago Daily News" and as of the time of this interview, was writing for the "Chicago Sun-Times."

  • Eric Lüth

    Studs Terkel talks with Erich Lüth on his first hand experiences living in Hamburg through the rise and fall of Hitler ; part 1

    1968

    Erich Lüth discusses his experiences, observations, and accounts of life in Hamburg, Germany during the rise and fall of Hitler. He recounts how as a member of Parliament he brought in Hitler's, "Mein Kampf" and read portions aloud and was laughed at by his colleagues. He states they were blind to what Hitler declared in his book he would do and some are still blind by wanting to rub out their past, their history.

  • Tom Wolfe

    Studs Terkel interviews writer Tom Wolfe ; part 3

    Sep. 1, 1968

    Studs Terkel and Tom Wolfe discuss Wolfe's recent work. At the time of the interview, Wolfe had recently released "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test", his chronicle of Ken Kesey and his colleagues, and a collection of articles, "The Pump House Gang".

  • Tom Wolfe

    Studs Terkel interviews writer Tom Wolfe ; part 1

    Sep. 1, 1968

    Studs Terkel and Tom Wolfe discuss Wolfe's recent work. At the time of the interview, Wolfe had recently released "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test", his chronicle of Ken Kesey and his colleagues, and a collection of articles, "The Pump House Gang".

  • Tom Wolfe

    Studs Terkel interviews Tom Wolfe ; part 2

    Jul. 26, 1965

    Studs Terkel and Tom Wolfe discuss Wolfe's first collection of essays, "The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby". Terkel and Wolfe begin their conversation by listening to and discussing an excerpt from an interview with a young motorcycle enthusiast named Chuck. Topics of conversation include Wolfe's writing process and personal history, the generation gap, class and income disparity, motorcycle culture, Las Vegas, and stock car racing.

  • Tom Wolfe

    Studs Terkel interviews Tom Wolfe ; part 1

    Jul. 26, 1965

    Studs and Tom Wolfe discuss Wolfe's first collection of essays, "The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby". Terkel and Wolfe begin their conversation by listening to and discussing an excerpt from an interview with a young motorcycle enthusiast named Chuck. Topics of conversation include Wolfe's writing process and personal history, the generation gap, class and income disparity, motorcycle culture, Las Vegas, and stock car racing.

  • Studs Terkel interviews James Cameron on the campus of Lewis and Clark College in Oregon ; part 1

    Jun. 4, 1973

    James Cameron reflects on his life in journalism and his near death experience in India which led to his heart operation in London. Cameron turned that near death experience into a BBC play called "The Pump". Cameron discusses that with Terkel as well as his autobiography, "Points of Departure". Cameron also discusses the June War or Six Day War with Terkel. Cameron reflects on the role youth play in society whether in Israel or Northern Ireland and how they should understand they possess a greater potential. The interview breaks at 27:18 and continues.

  • Studs Terkel discusses journalism and mass media with Norman Corwin

    1968

    Studs discusses poetry and mass media with American writer Norman Corwin, who was visiting Chicago to receive an honorary award from Columbia College. Works discussed include Corwin's radio address, "On A Note of Triumph," which the author delivered on May 8, 1945 to mark the end of World War II in Europe, and "Ballad for Americans", a cantata produced by Corwin on CBS radio in 1939. Topics include Corwin's personal and professional history, the process of writing "for the ear", World War II, the dawn of the nuclear age, and the television's role in eclipsing radio in popularity.

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