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Uris Davis, academic and pacifist, discusses political tension during the Arab-Israeli conflict and his views of pacifism in relation. Includes an interview with author Ronald Fair who discusses crime, urban life, and race relations. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.
Uris Davis, academic and pacifist, discusses political tension during the Arab-Israeli conflict and his views of pacifism in relation. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.
Ray Davies of the English rock band, The Kinks, talks about the studio album, "Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)". Davis reads lyrics from the songs, "Victoria," "Yes Sir, No Sir" and "Some Mother's Son".
Actor and editor of the newspaper Majhi Kahani, Rahul Barapute discusses his first impressions and experiences in the United States.
Interviewing Martin Bernal, British scholar of Chinese political history. He discusses various aspects of Chinese history, including the Cultural Revolution, communism, and Chairman Mao.
French author Lucien Bodard discusses the genocide of indigenous tribes in Brazil, which dates back to the 16th century.
French author Lucien Bodard discusses his book which explores the genocide of indigenous tribes in Brazil, dating back to the 16th century. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.
Discussing Thailand and interviewing journalist Louis Lomax. Includes passage from book.
While in London, England, Studs Terkel interviews George Curry, a newspaper vendor with a storefront in a hotel. The two discussed Curry’s hometown of Dundee, Scotland and its politics, in addition to London’s current political atmosphere. They also talk about Curry’s political leanings; he is a socialist, and he criticizes England’s immigration policies. Curry comments on his interest in the arts and speaks on stereotypes surrounding the working class. The interview is interrupted intermittently by customers buying their morning paper.
Jules Dassin and Melina Mercouri discuss Greece. Includes an interview with Irene Papas. Includes an interview with Nikos Gounaris. Includes Greek song sung by Melina Mercouri. Includes song ["Kamos"] by the composer [Dirocus]. Includes the song "Women of Souli." Includes song "Mitros and Mirina."
May 25, 1973, is the 25th anniversary of when Garry Davis renounced his American citizenship. Davis explained it is a grave injustice to be governed by laws that were set up by people who are now dead. The problem says Davis, is the laws have to catch up to the 20th century. Davis goes on to talk about the World Service Authority.
Garry Davis, an international peace activist and founder of the World Government Authority, discusses his philosophy on world peace and his stance on being a world citizen.
Author Fred Freed discusses the history of the atom bomb, its impact on the world, and the scientists involved in its making. He also touches on Japan during World War II and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Bishop C. Edward Crowther discusses racism and oppression in South Africa. His commentary also touches on economic issues, labor policy, and violence as a way of communication.
As the assistant bishop in California, Edward Crowther believed his job was to help the poor and to help all the people who were not a part of the church. Crowther explained many people left the church and he wanted to bring them back. Crowther wants people to think about the important role that theology plays in their lives.