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Authors, Writers WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) American History & Politics Comedy, Satire
  • 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.

  • Dick Gregory

    Panel at University of Chicago Law School discuss ending capital punishment, part 3

    Feb. 19, 1965

    Dick Gregory satirizes capital punishment in the United States, calls for the churches to take action, and talks about potential actions from "demonstrators." Other panel members answer audience questions (Father James Jones, Norval Morris, Hans W. Mattick, and Arthur Wineberg). Hosted by the University of Chicago. (Part 3 of 3)

  • Mort Sahl

    Mort Sahl discusses comedy, social satire, politics, and humorists

    Feb. 17, 1960

    Mort Sahl the comedian discusses comedy, social satire, and humorists. He discusses the difference between sick humor and social commentary. He discusses politics in America. Includes a speech by humorist Will Rogers towards the end of the program.

  • Art Buchwald

    Interview with Art Buchwald

    Oct. 10, 1983

    Discussing the book "While Reagan Slept" (published by Putnam) with the author, satirist Art Buchwald.

  • Herbert Block, known as "Herblock," discusses his drawings as an editorial cartoonist and the new book "Straight Herblock"

    Nov. 13, 1964

    Herblock and Studs talk about his newest book "Straight Herblock." They talk about some of his most acclaimed drawings and the social/political questions they pose.

  • Discussing the book, "Nothin' But Good Times Ahead" with journalist and author Molly Ivins

    Sep. 29, 1993
  • Calvin (Bud) Trillin

    Discussing the book "With All Disrespect: More Uncivil Liberties" with the author, humorist and poet Calvin Trillin

    Apr. 19, 1985
  • Discussing the book "Molly Ivins Can't Say That, Can She?" with journalist and author Molly Ivins

    Oct. 25, 1991
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