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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.

  • 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.

  • Steve Neal discusses his book "Dark Horse"

    Feb. 7, 1984

    Steve Neal's book, "Dark Horse: A Biography of Wendell Willkie," covers the story of a man who ran for president with no political experience. As explained by Neal, Wendell lost the election but he was still very popular with celebrity status. Wendell believed a chapter ended in his life so that a new chapter could begin.

  • Robert Conot talks with Studs Terkel about his book "Rivers of blood, years of darkness" about the Watts riots

    1970
  • Nicholas von Hoffman discusses his book "Make-Believe Presidents: Illusions of Power from McKinley to Carter"

    Oct. 10, 1978

    Writer Nicholas von Hoffman and Studs Terkel discuss Hoffman’s book, 20th century US Presidents, and the power that Presidents hold.

  • Lawrence Weschler discusses his book "A Passion of Poland"

    May. 2, 1984

    Discussing the book "A Passion of Poland: From Solidarity Through the State of War" with the author Lawrence Weschler.

  • Lawrence S. Ritter discusses baseball and his book "The Glory of their times" ; part 1

    1970
  • Interviewing journalist, rock critic and historian Dave Marsh

    Nov. 1, 1985
  • Interview with Gordon Thomas

    Jan. 30, 1976

    Co-author of Guernica

  • Garry Wills discusses his book "The Kennedy Imprisonment: A Meditation on Power"

    Mar. 16, 1982

    Discussing the book, "The Kennedy Imprisonment: A Meditation on Power," and interviewing the author Garry Wills.

  • Edward Scobie discusses his book "Black Britannia"

    Jan. 17, 1973

    There is a great deal of history to be found in Edward Scobie's book, "Black Britannia: A History of Blacks in Britain". Scobie's book also includes the anti-Black attitude of the English people. In some cases, according to Scobie, people wanted to work longer hours instead of having a Black man on their shift.

  • Discussing the book "Witches and Jesuits" with author, journalist, and historian Garry Wills

    Dec. 27, 1994
  • Discussing the book "Under God: Religion and American Politics" with author, journalist, and historian Garry Wills

    Nov. 22, 1991
  • Discussing the book "Under God: Religion and American Politics" with author Garry Wills

    Nov. 27, 1990
  • Discussing the book "The Splendid Blond Beast: Money, Law, and Genocide in the Twentieth Century" with the author, historian and journalist Christopher Simpson

    Mar. 9, 1993
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