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  • Thich Nhat Hanh discusses poetry and Vietnam

    Apr. 21, 1971

    In an interview with Studs Terkel, Buddhist monk, peace activist, and poet Thich Nhat Hanh. The conversation focuses on the devastating effects of the Vietnam War; they discuss the loss of culture and poetry in Vietnam, the anti-war protestors in America and Vietnam, and the sadness and resignation of the Vietnamese. Thich Nhat Hanh talks about America’s role in the war, and his experiences campaigning for peace in the United States and speaking with U.S. anti-war veterans.

  • Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini ; part 1

    Aug. 15, 1962

    Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini. Includes Studs Terkel reading an excerpt from Laura Fermi's book "Mussolini" at the beginning [removed due to copyright]. Includes instrumental music [removed due to copyright].

  • Irwin St. John Tucker and Carolyn Ashbaugh discuss labor history and Lucy Parsons

    Apr. 4, 1977

    Friar Tuck, as he was also known, was very active in socialist causes in Chicago. In the sweatshops, working fourteen or fifteen hours was the norm. Carolyn Ashbaugh's book "Lucy Parsons" goes over Parsons' movement for the 8-hour work day.

  • Interviewing socialist priest and poet "Friar Tuck," Irwin St. John Tucker

    Jan. 10, 1978
  • Interview with Father Daniel Berrigan

    Apr. 30, 1996

    Discussing the book "Apostle of Peace: Essays in Honor of Daniel Berrigan," with essayist and poet Father Daniel Berrigan.

  • Discussing the book "The Seven Mountains of Thomas Merton" with author Michael Mott

    Dec. 3, 1984
  • Carolyn Forche in conversation with Studs Terkel

    May. 12, 1994

    Discussing the book "The Angel of History" (published by HarperCollins) with poet and author Carolyn Forche.

  • Allen Ginsberg and Philip Glass

    Allen Ginsberg and Philip Glass talk about their collaborations

    Apr. 16, 1990

    Discussing the opera "Hydrogen Jukebox," with poet Allen Ginsberg and composer Philip Glass.

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