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  • Anne Guerrero discusses religion ; part 3

    1968

    Anne Guerrero discusses religion in the Roman Catholic Church and her children. Her children participate in this interview and sing "Henry the Eighth." Part 3 of 3.

  • Anne Braden discusses her experiences during the Civil Rights Movement

    Apr. 30, 1979

    Journalist and author of “The Wall Between,” Anne Braden, shares moments from her life as a civil rights worker in Louisville, KY.

  • Andrea Rozran, Alex Polikoff, and Dick Simpson

    Andrea Rozran, Alex Polikoff, and Dick Simpson discuss "Chicago: An Agenda for Change" ; part 5

    Oct. 14, 1974

    Chicago: An Agenda for Change with Andrea Rozran, Alex Polikoff, and Dick Simpson; part 5 of 5. The participants discuss the topic "Freedom of Information" and the city government in Chicago.

  • Andrea Medea and Kathleen Thompson discuss "Against Rape"

    Oct. 9, 1974

    Andrea Medea and Kathleen Thompson discuss their book "Against Rape", rape culture in media, and attitudes towards rape in society.

  • An interview with Philip Stern

    Jun. 28, 1988

    The investigative journalist joins Studs to discuss his latest book, The Best Congress Money Can Buy.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Amy Conger, Arthur Warner, and Natalie Warner discuss Chile and the coup d'etat of 1973

    Oct. 20, 1975

    Art historian Amy Conger and Arthur Warner and Natalie Warner discuss Chile and the coup d'etat of 1973.

  • Allan Evans and Henry Jordan discuss The Foundation Years ; part 2

    1970

    Allan Evans and Henry Jordan, two young man who grew up in Chicago and attended Dartmouth, discuss The Foundation Years project. They talk about trying to recruit friends to Dartmouth, their campus experiences, and their coursework. They also talk about their experiences going through the public school system in Chicago, where they point out many of the inequalities for black students.

  • Allan Evans and Henry Jordan discuss "The Foundation Years" ; part 1

    1970

    Allan Evans and Henry Jordan, two young man who grew up in Chicago and attended Dartmouth, discuss their childhoods and adolescent dealing with crime. The two also talk about their gang, The Vice Lords, and the police brutality they experienced. Next, the group talks about the The Foundation Years, a project from Dartmouth.

  • Ida B. Wells

    Alfreda Wells discusses her mother, Ida B. Wells-Barnett and her book "Crusade for Justice"

    Sep. 3, 1971

    Alfreda Wells, the youngest child of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, talks about her mother's life and work as an investigative journalist and strong champion of civil and women's rights. This version does not have music.

  • Albert John Luthuli discusses the struggle for democratic rule in South Africa

    Mar. 1963

    Albert John Luthuli, President of the African National Congress, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Zulu Chief, discusses politics of South Africa. The interview includes discussions about his early life and education, and his teaching career, becoming chief of the Zulus, and working as the President of the African National Congress. He also explains his thoughts on peaceful methods of fighting against discrimination and apartheid in South Africa.

  • A. J. Muste

    A. J. Muste talks with Studs Terkel

    Feb. 15, 1965

    Peace advocate and labor activist, A. J. Muste, discusses war and how human conflict can be overcome; recorded at the home of Sidney Lens shortly after Muste's 80th birthday.

  • A conversation with Sharon Tennison

    Apr. 9, 1984

    The peace activist, nurse, and housewife Sharon Tennison joins Studs to discuss her experiences in trying to ease nuclear tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States. This program also includes a clip from an interview with teen activist Debbie Cooney.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Rose Styron

    Feb. 26, 1985

    The poet and human rights activist joins Studs to discuss Amnesty International, her book of poetry (Thieves' Afternoon), and the works of South African writers Dennis Brutus and Breyten Breytenbach. The program opens with a reading of poetry by the Filipina activist Charito Planas.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Philip Stern

    Mar. 6, 1984

    Discussing the nature and function of political action committees (PACs) with the co-chairman of Citizens Against PACs.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Gloria Steinem

    Jan. 30, 1992

    The author, feminist, and women’s rights activist discusses and reads from her book, Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem.This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. 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.

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