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  • A discussion with Penny Lernoux

    Mar. 15, 1984

    The independent journalist questions the United States government and Papal policy regarding Latin America in her book, In Banks We Trust: Bankers and their Close Associates - The CIA, The Mafia, Drug Traders, Dictators, Politicians, and the Vatican.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Tom Wolfe, about The Right Stuff

    Oct. 11, 1979

    The author and journalist discusses and reads from his book, The Right Stuff, about test pilots, the first American astronauts, their wives, and their families.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Tom Wolfe, about Mauve Gloves & Madmen, Clutter & Vine

    Dec. 3, 1976

    The journalist and writer discusses his controversial writings, his time spent as a celebrity figure, and his thoughts about writers as celebrities.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Shana Alexander

    Nov. 30, 1976

    The journalist discusses her career in magazines and her time on the 60 Minutes debate segment, Point-Counterpoint. She goes on to discuss how being a woman has informed her professional life, further explored in her book, Talking Woman.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Herman Kogan

    Aug. 5, 1974

    Discussing the book, The First Century: The Chicago Bar Association, 1874-1974, and interviewing the author Herman Kogan.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Gloria Steinem

    Jan. 30, 1992

    The author, feminist, and women’s rights activist discusses and reads from her book, Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem.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.

  • A conversation with Ellen Goodman

    May. 3, 1979

    The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist joins Studs to talk about change, both personal and social. The topic is further explored in her book, Turning Points: How People Change, Through Crisis and Commitment.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Brendan Gill

    Apr. 11, 1975

    The journalist shares with Studs how he was inspired to write the semi-autobiographical memoir, Here at The New Yorker, about his long career at the famous magazine.  Includes excerpts from interviews with Rogers E. M. Whitaker and Dorothy Parker.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation about food, with Calvin Trillin

    Sep. 28, 1978

    Author and humorist Calvin Trillin discusses his book Alice, Let's Eat: Further Adventures of a Happy Eater. Both Trillin and Terkel read excerpts from the book.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A cab driver in London and James Cameron discuss housing ; part 1

    1970

    On his way to meet James Cameron, the taxi cab driver tells Studs Terkel about the demolition site they're passing. The cab driver explains that 30,000 more hotel rooms are needed because of the jumbo jet trade. The cab driver said the rooms are needed to advance London's tourism. James Cameron discusses the demolition that's happening at Ashburn Gardens. Cameron explains how the homes that are being torn down house students, au pairs, and people of color. Cameron also talks about how he never went to school or received an education.

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