William Shirer discusses his book “Twentieth Century Journey: 1930-1940: Volume II”
Discussing the book "Twentieth century journey: 1930-1940" with the author William Shirer.
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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.
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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).
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Tom Wicker discusses his book "On Press: A Top Reporters Life In, And Reflection On, American Journalism"
May. 18, 1978 Wicker discusses advocacy journalism versus objective journalism, freedom of the press, and the role of the press in American society.
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James Cameron discusses journalist responsibility and expectations of political leaders with Studs in Ashburn Gardens, London ; part 2
Studs Terkel interview with James Cameron, Brittish journalist. They discuss the objective truth and facts of journalism. Cameron shares his experience with a dying Winston Churchill and his views on science and human values. Politics, youth, and the atomic bomb are also topics in this interview. Studs quotes Albert Einstein and Sidney Burnstein, while Cameron quotes Oliver Cromwell. James Cameron's book, "Point of Departure" is also mentioned in the interview.
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Gwynee Dyer reads from and discusses his book "War"
Oct. 18, 1985 After having served in three Navies, Gwynee Dyer, wrote his book, "War." Dyer explains people are willing to kill foreigners to protect their own land, possessions, and rights, etc. Dyer also points out that the only reason for war is to obtain power and to determine, by mass destruction, who gets what.
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Anthony Sampson comments on his book, "The Sovereign State of ITT".
Jul. 2, 1973 British writer and journalist, Anthony Sampson discusses his book, "The Sovereign State of ITT". Mr Sampson converses with Studs about the book, the ITT(International Telephone and Telegraph) Corporation and the weakening of the authority of traditional national governments by the multinational corporations/conglomerates. Mr Sampson, speaks in-depth about Harold Geneen the President CEO of ITT, and his involvement in collusion with the GOP and Richard Nixon to avoid an anti-trust lawsuit with large campaign contributions.