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Government American History & Politics
  • Jules Feiffer

    Jules Feiffer discusses Richard Nixon

    Nov. 10, 1974

    Discussing Richard Nixon and interviewing Jules Feiffer.

  •  Susan Catania, Clara Day, and Margaret Klimkowski

    Illinois state representative Susan Catania, Clara Day and Marguerite Klimkowski discuss the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

    Nov. 1, 1978

    Discussing the Equal Rights Amendment with Illinois Representative Susan Catania and political activists Clara Day and Margaret Klimkowski.

  • Norman Thomas

    Interview with Norman Thomas - part 1

    Dec. 30, 1964
  • Hunter F. Thompson

    Discussing the book, "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72." with Hunter S. Thompson

    Mar. 14, 1973

    Discussing the book, "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72." Includes a clip of Ron Kovic speaking at the Nixon campaign headquarters, courtesy of KPFA/Pacifica Archives.

  • Roslynn Carter

    Discussing the book "First lady from Plaines" with the author Rosalynn Carter

    Jun. 5, 1987

    Discussing the book "First lady from Plaines" with the author Roslynn Carter.

  • Daniel Ellsberg in conversation with Studs Terkel

    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.

  • Discussing the one-man show "FDR" with actor Robert Vaughn

    Oct. 17, 1977
  • Blanche Wiesen Cook in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Aug. 6, 1981
  • Andrew Cockburn discusses his book "The Threat: Inside the Soviet Military Machine"

    Jun. 30, 1983

    Andrew Cockburn discusses his book "The Threat: Inside the Soviet Military Machine." Includes untitled Soviet and American marching songs. Includes a quote of General Douglas MacArthur. Includes passage from the book "The Threat."

  • Studs presents program reflecting on President Roosevelt's death

    Apr. 11, 1975

    Terkel presents program reflecting on individuals' recollection of the day that FDR died and the former President's legacy among younger Americans.

  • Discussing the book "Bloods, An Oral History of the Vietnam War by Black Veterans" with journalist Wallace Terry

    Sep. 26, 1984
  • Discussing the book "The Closest of Enemies: A Personal and Diplomatic Account of U.S. - Cuban Relations Since 1957" with author and former U.S. Diplomat to Cuba, Wayne Smith

    Apr. 20, 1987
  • Interviewing Arnold True, United States Navy Rear Admiral, about his anti-war political activity

    Jan. 20, 1977

    Program includes songs about the Vietnamese Conflict.

  • Harold Washington

    Tribute to Chicago Mayor Harold Washington

    Nov. 27, 1987

    Tribute to Mayor Harold Washington

  • Steve Neal discusses his book "Dark Horse"

    Feb. 7, 1984

    Discussing the book "Dark Horse: A Biography of Wendell Willkie" (published by Doubleday) with the author, journalist Steve Neal.

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