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Social Reformers

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 Middle East with author and activist Reuven Kaminer
1980
Discussing the Irish Civil Rights Movement with Mairead Corrigan
Jun. 8, 1978
Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, or offensive language.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.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations  
Discussing the Inspiration Cafe with Lisa Nigro
1980
The Inspiration Cafe provides meals for the homeless in a restaurant-like setting.
Discussing the current political situation in Nicaragua with Dr. Ray Hooker
Mar. 1, 1985
Discussing the current political situation in Nicaragua in comparison to the state of politics and society before the overthrow of Samoza's government with Dr. Ray Hooker, a member of the Nicaraguan National Assembly
Discussing the book, "Being and doing," and interviewing political activist Marcus Raskin ; part 2
Jun. 29, 1971
Discussing the book, "Being and doing," and interviewing political activist Marcus Raskin ; part 1
Jun. 29, 1971
Discussing the book The Trouble with Nowadays: A Curmudgeon Strikes Back
Nov. 14, 1979
Discussing the book "Working Together" with the author, labor consultant John Simmons
Mar. 13, 1984
Discussing the book "Woody Guthrie: A Life," with Joe Klein
Nov. 17, 1980
Program includes an excerpt of an interview with Woody Guthrie.
Discussing the book "We Gave Away A Fortune: Stories of People Who Have Devoted Themselves and Their Wealth to Peace, Justice, and the Environment" with Christopher Mogil and Anne Slepian along with Grace Ross, Charles Gray
Nov. 24, 1992
Discussing the book "Turning Point: The Inside Story of the Papal Birth Control Commission, and How Humanae Vitae Changed the Life of Patty Crowley and the Future of the Church" with Robert McClory, and Patty Crowley
Jul. 18, 1995
*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 
Discussing the book "This Little Light of Mine: The Life of Fannie Lou Hamer" with Kay Mills
Feb. 4, 1993
Discussing the book "The Trimtab Factor: How Business Executives Can Help Solve the Nuclear Weapons Crisis" with Harold Willens.
Feb. 1, 1984
Discussing the book "The Story of Jane: The Legendary Feminist Abortion Service" with the author and former member of Jane, Laura Kaplan
Jan. 22, 1996

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