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  • Interviewing Andre Schiffrin, Bob Mindzesheimer, and Florence Noiville

    May. 30, 1997
  • Interviewing a Scottish newspaper vendor George Curry and British journalist James Cameron

    Feb. 18, 1976
  • Interview with neighborhood residents

    1970

    Interviewing neighborhood residents in the people's park (Lincoln Park) with Steve Schaumburg, Hans the puppeteer, French hand laundry owner, and architect Howard Alan (part 4).

  • In this interview with Random House President and CEO Bob Bernstein and James Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief of the new Random House Encyclopedia talk with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 26, 1977

    In this interview with Random House President and CEO Bob Bernstein and James Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief of the new Random House Encyclopedia, the three gentlemen discuss the content and revolutionary layout of the single-volume 3,000 page tome, which was divided into 2 sections: the Colorpedia and the Alphapedia. Bernstein and Mitchell demonstrate how to use the encyclopedia and point out the explanatory diagrams throughout, which served a two-fold purpose: to catch the reader's attention, and then provide further information.

  • 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.

  • Ferdinand Lundberg discusses his book "Rockefeller syndrome"

    Dec. 18, 1975
  • Elma Greisel discusses aging and nursing homes

    1970

    Elma Greisel is the executive director for the National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform. Greisel talks about the continuing struggles of older people's civil rights when placed in a nursing home. She also talks about the abuse and neglect older people suffer when in a nursing home. We as a society, expect the best quality of care for those in the nursing homes, says Greisel, and yet the nursing home employees are not paid very well.

  • Dr. E.F. Schumacher talks with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 26, 1974
  • Douglas Dowd discusses his book "Blues For America: A Critique, A Lament, and Some Memories"

    May. 5, 1997

    Author Douglas Dowd discusses topics from his book "Blues For America: A Critique, A Lament, and Some Memories," including war, religion, and American history.

  • Discussing the triple revolution with Bayard Rustin, W. H. Ferry and Ralph Helstein ; part 2

    Aug. 1964
  • Discussing the triple revolution with Bayard Rustin, W. H. Ferry and Ralph Helstein ; part 1

    Aug. 1, 1964

    Discussion about the triple revolution

  • Discussing the quality of modern nursing home care with Elma Holder, Michele Brandhandler and Dr. Nicholas Rango

    Nov. 10, 1983
  • Discussing the film "Before Stonewall the Making of a Gay and Lesbian Community" with author Reverend Grant Gallup and Chicago gay-friendly bar owner, Marge Summit

    Sep. 17, 1985

    Discussing the film "Before Stonewall the Making of a Gay and Lesbian Community" with author Reverend Grant Gallup and Chicago gay-friendly bar owner, Marge Summit

  • Discussing the development of the Southern School, Chicago's only alternative for students kicked out of the public schools, with founder and educator Patrick Zimmerman

    Oct. 20, 1976
  • Discussing the book of poetry "From Hard Times to Hope," and the newspaper "StreetWise: Empowering the Homeless Through Employment," with vendors and contributors Chris Christmas and Vern Cooper; editor John Ellis; and co-editor and Chicago Tribune report

    Dec. 5, 1995
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