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Government Social Reformers

Discussing the political struggle in South Africa with anti-apartheid activist and South African Parliament member Helen Suzman ; part 1 and reading Nadine Gordimer's short story, "The Train from Rhodesia" ; part 2
Discussing the new Socialist government in Greece, traditional Greek culture, and U.S. and Greek diplomatic relations with former actress and Greek Minister of Culture Melina Mercouri and Former First Lady of Greece and peace activist Margarita Papandreou
Mar. 8, 1984
Discussing the Inspiration Cafe with Lisa Nigro
1980
The Inspiration Cafe provides meals for the homeless in a restaurant-like setting.
Discussing the book "Reunion: A Memoir" with the author Tom Hayden
Jun. 24, 1988
Discussing the book "Freedom's Champion - Elijah Lovejoy" with the author, former Illinois Senator Paul Simon
Dec. 15, 1997
Discussing reductions in U.S. military spending with authors and activists Admiral Eugene Carroll (U.S. retired) and Lawrence Korb
Jul. 28, 1995
Daniel Ellsberg discusses nuclear warfare and its worldwide impact
Feb. 14, 1994
Interviewing former government official, Vietnam War opponent, and political activist Daniel Ellsberg. Program includes an excerpt of a 1980 interview with Ellsberg. Includes a test tone lasting about 20 seconds. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language.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.
Bernadette Devlin McAliskey discusses the lack of civil rights in Northern Ireland

The government, explains Bernadette Devlin McAliskey, is to blame for the slums they've built and for not providing proper housing. McAliskey contends there are no Black or white problems but rather that the slums and ghettos exist in the first place.
Andrea Rozran, Alex Polikoff, and Dick Simpson discuss "Chicago: An Agenda for Change" ; part 5
Oct. 14, 1974
Chicago: An Agenda for Change with Andrea Rozran, Alex Polikoff, and Dick Simpson; part 5 of 5. The participants discuss the topic "Freedom of Information" and the city government in Chicago.

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