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  • Norman Thomas

    Interview with Norman Thomas - part 1

    Dec. 30, 1964
  • Interview with Jim Farley

    Jun. 11, 1976

    During his distinguished political career Farley served as Postmaster General of the United States, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's campaign manager during 1932 and 1936.

  • Interview with Jill Conway

    Mar. 7, 1984

    Discussing women in American society, politics, economics, social ethics and the educational system with the President of Smith College, Jill Conway.

  • Interview with Dr. Charles Clements and Asa Baber

    May. 20, 1986

    Interviewing Vietnam veterans and peace activists Dr. Charles Clements and Asa Baber.

  •  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.

  • Harald Edelstam discusses his work in Chile before and after the military coup of 1973

    Jun. 3, 1974

    Former Swedish ambassador to Chile Harald Edelstam discusses his work in Chile before and after the military coup of 1973. At length, he discusses Salvador Allende, the 1973 Chilean coup d'état, and his work to protect Chilean, Cuban, Brazilian, Uruguayan, Bolivian, and Swedish individuals that were targeted by the military junta led by Augusto Pinochet.

  • Hamilton Fish III discusses American history

    Colonel Hamilton Fish III discusses American history. Major topics include The Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt, World War II, and Communism. Fish also reads a personal letter sent to him from Martin Dies, Jr. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language.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.

  • Gregory Dell Discusses his visit to the American hostages in Iran

    Mar. 11, 1980

    Reverend Greg Dell talks about the Iran Hostage Crisis and his visit to Iran to meet with the hostages and the student captures. He gives an overview of the students' thoughts about America's involvement in Iran and ideas on how to fix the relations between the two countries.

  • Gordon Adams discusses his book, "The Iron Triangle: The Politics of Defense Contracting"

    Nov. 1, 1981

    Gordon Adams, political scientist, discusses his book, "The Iron Triangle: The Politics of Defense Contracting." He explores the military budget how it is a drain on the taxpayer's money. Adams explains how private contractors, such as Rockwell Corporation, enter into defense contracts and make money off the government's dependence on the military weapons.

  • George Smith talks with Studs Terkel

    Dec. 10, 1971
  • Gene R. (Gene Robert) La Rocque in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 14, 1987

    Interviewing the director of the Center for Defense Information (CDI), retired United States Navy Admiral Gene La Rocque. Founded by La Rocque in 1972 as an independent monitor of the military, the CDI is a private, nongovernmental, research organization.

  • Paul Robeson

    Gathering of friends discussing Paul Robeson

    May. 8, 1970

    Recorded live on Chicago's South Side. Robeson is ill at the time of recording. Speakers: Earl Dickerson, Etta Moten Barnett, Judge Sidney Jones, J. Mayo "Ink" Williams, Joan Brown (possibly Abena Joan Brown), Charles Hamilton, Margaret Burroughs, [John Gray's sister], [Stevens?]

  • Garry Wills discusses his book "The Kennedy Imprisonment: A Meditation on Power"

    Mar. 16, 1982

    Discussing the book, "The Kennedy Imprisonment: A Meditation on Power," and interviewing the author Garry Wills.

  • Garry Wills discusses his book "John Wayne's America: The Politics of Celebrity"

    Mar. 10, 1997

    Garry Wills, writer and historian, discusses his book "John Wayne's America: The Politics of Celebrity." He explores the popularity of John Wayne that took him from an actor and made him into an American symbol. He explores how the symbol of John Wayne is used by white male politicians to influence their decisions and how that affected the Vietnam War. Wills gives a biography of John Wayne, including the many influential people in his life such as his working partner, John Ford.

  • Fred and LaDonna Harris discuss their thoughts on the working class in America

    Aug. 4, 1975

    One of the questions discussed by Fred and LaDonna Harris is whether or not the government is going to protect the interests of the average family or continue to protect the super-rich and the giant corporations. Former senator Fred Harris says people are being over-taxed by the government and that there needs to be a fairer distribution of wealth, income, and power in America.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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