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  • Richard Dudman discusses Cambodia and his book “Forty Days with the Enemy”

    May. 21, 1971

    Reporter and author Richard Dudman discusses and reads from his book “Forty Days with the Enemy”, a book recounting his experience being held captive by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Dudman also discusses Michael Morrow and Elizabeth Pond who were held captive with him.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Richard Critchfield in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 12, 1986
  • Renault Robinson and Robert McClory, author of "The Man Who Beat Clout City" discuss the the Chicago Police Department and race relations

    Jul. 24, 1978

    Renault Robinson, founder of the African American Patrolman's League in Chicago, and Robert McClory, journalist and author of a biography of Robinson, "The Man Who Beat Clout City," discuss Robinson's life and court case, Robinson v. Chicago Police Department. Robinson recalls how he was seen as a model policeman until he created the Afro-American Police League, when the Police Department started treating him differently.

  • Reading Nicholas Von Hoffman's "Mississippi notebook II" with additional comments on South Africa

    Sep. 24, 1964

    Terkel comments and reads from Mississippi notebook II

  • Raymond Bonner discusses his book "Waltzing with a Dictator: The Marcos and The Making of American Policy"

    May. 21, 1987

    Interviewing author Raymond Bonner on American foreign policy, America’s relationship with dictators, and the rise of the Marcos family. Includes a test tone lasting about 30 seconds. 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.

  • Raymon Bonner discusses his book “At the Hand of Man: Peril and Hope for Africa’s Wildlife”

    Apr. 29, 1993

    Interviewing Raymond Bonner, foreign correspondent and author of “At the Hand of Man.” He discusses wildlife conservation, the poaching trade, and animal rights. Includes a 30 second test tone. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. 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.

  • Ralph Gleason discusses jazz, jazz artists, and jazz festivals ; part 3

    Jul. 31, 1971

    Interviewing Ralph Gleason while Studs was in Berkeley, California (3 parts). Bob Dylan and Joan Baez sings "Daddy, You Been on My Mind." Elsa Knight Thompson.

  • Ralph Gleason discusses jazz, jazz artists, and jazz festivals ; part 2

    Jul. 31, 1971

    In Berkeley, Calif., Ralph Gleason, jazz and pop critic, and founding editor of Rolling Stone, talks with Studs about the history of jazz and jazz artists. They talk in depth about Billie Holiday, white performers who imitated the style of black jazz singers, and jazz festivals. Songs include Holiday's "Them There Eyes" and "God Bless the Child."

  • Ralph Gleason discusses jazz, jazz artists, and jazz festivals ; part 1

    Jul. 31, 1971

    Studs interviews jazz and pop critic, and founding editor of "Rolling Stone" magazine, Ralph Gleason while in Berkeley, California (3 parts). Topics include the history of jazz, blues, and jazz culture, and how race played in the development and distribution of the music. Songs include Louis Armstrong's "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You."

  • Rahul Barpute discusses his career and life experiences ; part 2

    Aug. 29, 1963

    Actor and editor of the newspaper Majhi Kahani, Rahul Barapute discusses his first impressions and experiences in the United States.

  • Presenting Studs Terkel's montage

    Apr. 23, 1984

    Studs Terkel montage

  • Presenting jazz with Bill Leonard and Frank Holzfeind

    1975

    Presenting jazz with Bill Leonard and Frank Holzfeind

  • Presenting a history of jazz through various renditions of Jelly Roll Morton's composition "King Porter Stomp," with jazz critic John McDonough

    Feb. 5, 1987
  • Pierre Burton discusses his book “The Impossible Railway”

    Oct. 1972

    Pierre Burton, Canadian writer and journalist, discusses his book “The Impossible Railway,” touching on topics including the significance of the Canadian Pacific Railway, poor labor conditions on the railway, and differences between America and Canada. 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.

  • Peter Schrag discusses his book "Decline of the wasp"

    1970
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