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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).

  • Walter Schneir talks with Studs Terkel Part 2

    1970
  • Walter Schneir talks with Studs Terkel Part 1

    1970
  • Schindler's List

    Thomas Keneally discusses the book "Schindler's List"

    Nov. 12, 1982

    Thomas Keneally discusses the book "Schindler's List," detailing the actions of Oskar Schindler saving Jews during WWII.

  • Studs Terkel talks with three World War Two veterans

    Apr. 17, 1985

    Interviewing Ed Ruff, Joe Polowski, and Leroy; three veterans of the meeting of U.S. and Soviet forces at the Elbe River on April 25, 1945. The result of this meeting was the splitting of Nazi Germany into two parts and the ensuring of victory in Europe.

  • Professor Ali Irani [pseudonym name to protect his identity] talks about the regime of the Shah [Mohammad Reza Pahlavi]

    Nov. 8, 1978

    Professor Ali Irani (pseudonym name) is a Humanities professor at a recognized midwest university that discusses the regime of the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Includes a fiften minute interview with an American couple, Luis and Joan Smiley, that talks about their experience with students protesting the regime in Kentucky, Louisiana.

  • Paul Cowan

    Paul Cowan discusses his book "The Making of an UnAmerican", part 2

    May. 4, 1970

    Writer and activist Paul Cowan discusses the Peace Corps and his book "The Making of an UnAmerican", part 2

  • Louis Lomax

    Louis Lomax discusses the book "Thailand: The War That Is, The War That Will Be"

    1967

    Discussing Thailand and interviewing journalist Louis Lomax. Includes passage from book.

  • James Cameron discusses his experiences as a Brittish Journalist and his political and social beliefs ; part 4

    Jun. 4, 1973

    Studs Terkel interview with James Cameron, Brittish journalist. They discuss a variety of topics with politics and young people's attitudes the majority of the interview. This interview is done in Chicago, while the other three parts were done at Lewis and Clark College.

  • Interviewing St. Clair Drake, author of "Black Metropolis: A Study of Negro Life in a Northern City."

    May. 10, 1976

    A discussion with sociologist and anthropologist St. Clair Drake at the time of his receiving an honorary award from Roosevelt University on the themes of his convocation address. A fascinating deep-dive into race relations from the Revolution to the Bicentennial, touching on the contradictions, crises, and struggles that led to Black institutions and liberation. Studs plays several excerpts from previous programs with St.

  • Interviewing retired Marine Colonel and ex-CIA operative Philip Roettinger

  • In this interview with Random House President and CEO Bob Bernstein and James Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief of the new Random House Encyclopedia talk with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 26, 1977

    In this interview with Random House President and CEO Bob Bernstein and James Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief of the new Random House Encyclopedia, the three gentlemen discuss the content and revolutionary layout of the single-volume 3,000 page tome, which was divided into 2 sections: the Colorpedia and the Alphapedia. Bernstein and Mitchell demonstrate how to use the encyclopedia and point out the explanatory diagrams throughout, which served a two-fold purpose: to catch the reader's attention, and then provide further information.

  • Garry Davis discusses renouncing his American citizenship ; part 1

    May. 23, 1973

    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.

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