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  • Eric Lüth

    Erich Lüth talks with Studs Terkel on life under Hitler and its aftermath ; part 2

    1968

    Studs continues his interview with Erich Luth in Hamburg, Germany. The audio breaks at 25:23 and continues on a Sat at 25:28 till its conclusion at 35:43. Erich Luth conveys stories of humanity by both German prisoners towards Russian prisoners whose treatment was dictated by the Nazi party to not offer any winter clothing or shoes to provide comfort. The German laborers provided a human solidarity that brought them food, clothes, and soap.

  • Eric Marcus discusses his book "Making Gay History"

    Jun. 9, 1992

    Discussing the book "Making Gay History: The Struggle For Gay and Lesbian Equal Rights, 1945-1990: An Oral History" (published by Harper Collins) with the author, journalist Eric Marcus.

  • Elsa Knight Thompson discusses interviewing guests

    1970

    Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. 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. While visiting KPFA, a noncommercial radio station in Berkeley, CA, Studs Terkel was being interviewed by Elsa Knight Thompson about how he goes about interviewing his guests.

  • Elliot Anderson and Mary Kinzie discuss their book "The Little Magazine in America: A Modern Documentary History"

    Mar. 7, 1979
  • Ellen Goodman and Betty Friedan discuss the women's movement and feminism

    Oct. 15, 1981

    Discussing the women's movement, feminism, and the books, "At Large," with its author, journalist Ellen Goodman, and "The Second Stage" with its author, feminist Betty Friedan.

  • Elizabeth Drew discussing her book, "Washington Journal: The Events of 1973-1974"

    Oct. 3, 1975

    Elizabeth Drew discussing her book, "Washington Journal: The Events of 1973-1974," about the uncertain times during the Watergate scandal. She describes the Saturday Night Massacre and the military alert that were attempts to cover-up Watergate, along with how people working inside the White House felt during these events.

  • Elizabeth Drew discusses her book, "Senator," about U.S. Senator John C. Culver

    Jun. 1, 1979

    Elizabeth Drew discusses her book, "Senator," about U.S. Senator John C. Culver from Iowa. She explains how she followed Culver for ten days to learn what the day to day business is like for senators. Drew tells about some of the bills and amendments Culver worked on and how much time is spent working on them.

  • Einar Thorsrud and Sid Roger discuss work and labor issues

    Mar. 22, 1977

    Einar Thorsrud, co-author of "Democracy at Work: The Report of the Norwegian Industrial Democracy Program" and Sid Roger, an American journalist writing on labor union issues, discuss work and labor issues. Topics of discussion include work planning, technology and alienation in the workplace, alternatives to the assembly line, women in the workplace, and satisfaction at work.

  • 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," including description of the anti-Black attitude of some of the English people.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Douglas Clayton discusses his book "Floyd Dell"

    Dec. 27, 1995

    Douglas Clayton's book, "Floyd Dell: The Life and Times of an American Rebel" is a biography of a well-known author of his time. Clayton pointed out what's covered in his book. Not only did Dell write a number of books, but he also wrote a play. He was also charged twice for his subversive literature. He worked for the WPA under FDR in 1935.

  • Donald and Wendy Woods discuss the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa

    Oct. 23, 1987

    South African exiles Donald and Wendy Woods discuss the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and their exile. The two describe their ignorance to the privilege they experienced as white people in South Africa during Apartheid, an ignorance they maintained until meeting and forming a relationship with the founder of the Black Consciousness movement, Steve Biko. Studs plays "Kwela Blues" - Lemmy Special Mabaso.

  • Discussing the Vietnam War memoir "A Rumor of War" with author Philip Caputo

    Jun. 21, 1977

    *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Discussing the suppression of objective reporting with Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Sydney Schanberg

    Apr. 21, 1987

    Schanberg was a foreign correspondent and columnist for the New York Times until he resigned in 1985 after the paper reassigned him.

  • Discussing the possibility for a peaceful future in the Middle East Yael Lotan and Sam Day

    Nov. 12, 1992
  • Discussing the Middle East, the American press, and newspaper reporting with Eric Rouleau, Middle East correspondent for the French daily Le Monde

    Nov. 12, 1982
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