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Arnold Wesker, English playwright and writer in several genres discusses scenes from the play "Roots". Mr Wesker further discusses his plays and the current cast traveling around England performing several of his plays. The interview tape ends and Studs recalls the remainder of the interview alone as a postscript.
With his book, "Neighbors: A Forty-Year Portrait of an American Farm Community," Archie Lieberman first took the photos of Scales Mound, Illinois. Because he felt something was missing, Lieberman, followed the residents around and then he added stories to his book. More often than not, Lieberman found out that the people of Scales Mound felt it was their duty to take care of the land.
Discussing the book, The Seven Sisters: the Great Oil Companies and the World they Made, and interviewing author Anthony Sampson.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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.
The Canadian journalist shares with Studs some of his experiences in China while researching his book, The Chinese: Portrait of a People.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Writers Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs discuss life and their writing; passages from their writing are read by the authors and clip is played of interview with Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, and Peter Orlovsky.
Discussing the book "Alistair Cooke's America" and interviewing the author Alistair Cooke.
Alfreda Wells, the youngest child of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, talks about her mother's life and work as an investigative journalist and strong champion of civil and women's rights. This version does not have music.
Discussing the book "Eisenstaedt: Remembrances," with the author Alfred Eisenstaedt. A renowned photojournalist, Eisenstaedt was one of the first staff photographers for LIFE magazine when it debuted in 1936.
Author and journalist Alexander Cockburn discusses his book “The Fate of the Forest: Developers, Destroyers, and Defenders of the Amazon.” Cockburn discusses the detrimental effects of deforestation not only on the environment, but for the indigenous groups, such as the Kayapo people, as well. Studs plays "Cancão Da Terra (Song of the Earth)" - Zelia Barbosa (1968).
Discussing the book "There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing up in the Other America" with author Alex Kotlowitz. Includes excerpt from WFMT doumentary, "Born to Live".
Editor and writer Abe Peck discusses and reads from his book “Uncovering the Sixties: The Life and Times of the Underground Press.” Peck discusses the social and political forces, such as the lack of questioning authority forces seen during this time, that drove the alternative press to formation. This program includes audio clips of Studs interviewing attendees of a Vietnam War protest in Chicago. Studs also includes a clip of British journalist James Cameron discussing the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention. Studs plays "The Times They Are A-Changin'" - Bob Dylan (1964).
Discussing the antinuclear movement with Sylvia Johnson, American Friends Service Committee, and two members of Greenham Commons.
The journalist and historian joins Studs for a discussion about the first installment of his memoir, Twentieth Century Journey, which weaves his personal history into the great historical events of the world around him. Includes a clip of the lawyer and politician William Jennings Bryan.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The British journalist and travel writer discusses her book, Masquerade: Adventure in Iran. In her research, she traveled the country while disguised as a man. She felt that it allowed her more of an ability to blend into the surroundings.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations