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  • W.H. Ferry

    W.H. Ferry discusses his article "Masscomm as guru"

    1965

    W.H. Ferry discusses his article "Masscomm as guru" regarding mass communication outlets including newspapers, television, and radio, and their ethical responsibility to teach the public about social issues rather than only present them with current news.

  • Vine Deloria discusses his book "American Indians, American Justice"

    Nov. 17, 1983

    Buffalo, land, barbed wire, treaties and legal cases are all topics of Vine Deloria's book, "American Indians, American Justice". A lawyer and a Sioux Indian himself, Deloria points out a tricky question for the courts -- What constitutes Indian country?

  • 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.

  • Thomas J. Cottle

    Studs Terkel discusses busing for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle

    Oct. 11, 1976

    Studs Terkel discusses the transportation of students for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle. The main topic of conversation is Cottle's book, "Busing" (1976, Boston, MA, Beacon Press). Terkel and Cottle discuss busing in several cities, focusing on Boston, MA, where Cottle did his research and writing. They each read passages from the book, and discuss the relationship between busing and racism in America.

  • Neil Postman discusses his book "Teaching as a Conserving Activity"

    Nov. 6, 1979

    In schools, reading, writing and speech are all on the decline because there are too many visual images from the TV, according to Neil Postman’s book, “Teaching as a Conserving Activity”. Postman criticized “Sesame Street” for its instantaneity. There are no short cuts in teaching, said Postman. He believed the worst thing a teacher could do was to make teaching entertaining for their students.

  • Milton Mayer discusses the educational philosophy of Robert Hutchins

    May. 27, 1977

    Milton Mayer discusses the state of U.S. education and the educational ideas of Robert Hutchins.

  • Milton Mayer discusses Quakerism and the impact they have had on society

    Dec. 27, 1974

    Milton Mayer, journalist and educator, talks with Studs about Quakerism. They talk about how religion relates to society in the times of change. Mr Mayer describes an exchange with a gentleman who asked what is a Quaker. The man had been an SS officer who told Mr Mayer his story. The man had been touched by the anonymous generosity of the Quakers many years before. Mr Mayer speaks of A. J. Musty, clergyman and political activist as his mentor and friend, and the things he learned from him.

  • Juliet Mitchell discusses women, family, and oppression

    Apr. 25, 1971

    An interview with teacher and lecturer, Juliet Mitchell, who is a Marxist. She shares her support for the women's movement and talks about issues that affect women especially gender inequality. Juliet also refers to some comparisons between British and American women's movement.

  • Edward Said discusses the book "Covering Islam"

    1980

    Discussing the book "Covering Islam" with the author Edward Said.

  • Donna A. Demac discusses censorship and her book "Liberty Denied"

    Jun. 16, 1988

    In her book, “Liberty Denied: The Current Rise of Censorship in America,” Donna Demac points out that we, as a society, are not as free as we think we are. Demac can’t understand why anyone would want to keep people from reading great pieces of literature. While some groups called certain books anti-Christian, Demac said no one has ever died from reading a four-letter word.

  • Discussing the book "Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business," with the author, culture and communications scholar Neil Postman

    Nov. 22, 1985
  • Discussing and reading his article, "Ill Met by Moonlight," with Milton Mayer

    Dec. 31, 1968
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