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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.

  • Daniel Ellsberg

    Eqbal Ahmad, Daniel Ellsberg, Anthony Lukas and Anthony Russo talk with Studs Terkel Part 2

    Jun. 9, 1972

    Daniel Ellsburg, Eqbal Ahmad, Anthony Lukas, and Anthony Russo discuss Anthony Russo's time in jail, the leak of the Pentagon Papers, Vietnam War, torture of Vietnam prisoners being ignored, corruption in politics, and working for Rand.

  • Daniel Ellsberg

    Eqbal Ahmad, Daniel Ellsberg, Anthony Lukas and Anthony Russo talk with Studs Terkel Part 3

    Jun. 9, 1972

    Eqbal Ahmad, Daniel Ellsberg, Anthony Lukas and Anthony Russo discuss Anthony Russo's trial and treatment he endured during his time from conviction to release in federal prison compared to the treatment of prisoners tortured in Vietnam.

  • William Bradford Huie

    William Bradford Huie talks with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 29, 1965

    William Bradford Huie discusses his novel The Klansman. Includes recordings of interviews from Rev. Paschal Carlton, an unknown Alabama cab driver, and an unknown woman of Birmingham, Alabama. Includes songs "Be A Man, Join the Klan," and "Move Them Niggers North."

  • Panel of women recipients discuss being welfare recipients in Chicago

    Jan. 1, 1969

    A panel of women discuss raising their families while getting welfare assistance and living in poverty in Chicago.

  • Interview with Dr. Charles Clements

    Apr. 29, 1985

    Discussing Nicaragua with author and activist Dr. Charles Clements.

  • Jim Balcer, Lawrence J. McKeon, Joey McDonald in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 19, 1993

    Discussing gays in the military with Director of Veterans Affairs for the City of Chicago Jim Balcer, Illinois State Representative Larry McKeon and Joey McDonald.

  • Interviewing Tuskegee Airmen Ralph Orduna, Sammy Rayner, Col. Bill Thompson, and Judge John W. Rogers

    Feb. 5, 1985
  • Studs Terkel

    Terkel comments and presents "Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression", Chapter 9

    1971

    Presenting "Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression", Chapter 9: Concerning The New Deal. Ed Paulsen talks about conflicting feelings regarding the New Deal and how the government seemed more present in daily life. Hank Oettinger remembers how his town celebrated after the first round of relief checks were received. Gardner C. Means explains how the New Deal was created to help save the country.

  • Interviewing Rep. Frank Smith of Mississippi ; part 2

    Nov. 1964
  • Studs Terkel

    Inteviewees discuss a variety of topics from the Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression program; excerpts part 2

    Excerpts from different episodes of "Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression". Bonnie Laboring Boy: Joe Morrison talks about generational differences in laborers. Evelyn Finn talks about trying to unionize at clothing factories. Two Strikes: Jose Yglesias talks about strikes in cigar factories and the lifelong stigmas of strikebreakers. Bob Stinson discusses working at General Motors and the sit-down strike. The Farmer is the Man: Oscar Heline explains farmer's actions in response to farm foreclosures.

  • Studs Terkel

    Inteviewees discuss a variety of topics from the Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression program; excerpts part 3

    Excerpts from different episodes of "Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression". Concerning The New Deal: Ed Paulsen talks about conflicting feelings regarding the New Deal and how the government seemed more present in daily life. Gardner C. Means explains how the New Deal was created to help save the country. Joe Marcus remembers feeling like his ideas were valued and were making a difference in his government job. John Beecher talks about working in the transient camps.

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