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  • Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Edith Neisser talk about education of children, part 2

    1965

    Part 2 of a series sponsored by the national conference of Christians and Jews. Includes "Rearing the Child of Good Will" and "The Child and the Changing World." Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Ms. Neisser discuss the importance of an open mind and a accepting environment in education and at home, and how this helps the children to accept change as it happens.

  • Laurie Abraham

    Interview with Laurie Abraham

    Oct. 1, 1993

    Interviewing author Laurie Abraham.

  • Discussing the book "Empire: The Life, Legend, and Madness of Howard Hughes," with the authors, investigative reporters Donald Barlett and James Steele

    May. 18, 1979
  • C. Northcote Parkinson talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    Jan. 29, 1962
  • Caroline Bird discusses her book, 'Born Female: The High Cost of Keeping Women Down'

    Caroline Bird discusses her book, 'Born Female: The High Cost of Keeping Women Down', published in 1968. Studs plays interviews from dissenters of the Women's Liberation Day and Caroline Bird responds. The discussion continues on issues of sexism and the future of the women in the workforce.

  • Discussing the book "The Good Times" with the author Russell Baker

    Sep. 21, 1990
  • Maud Russell social worker, educator, and writer, discusses U.S./China relations

    Jun. 1, 1976

    Ms. Russell was a social worker with the YWCA in China from 1917-1943, and the executive director of the Committee for a Democratic Far Eastern Policy from 1946-1952. Ms Russell speaks of her time and work in China, about U.S./China relations and the cultural revolution taking place in China. Includes excerpt of Joshua Horn talking about a worker who got burned while working at a steel factory in China. He speaks of the outpouring help for the man from the community of Shanghi.(1934055-3-1)

  • Robert Theobald discusses his books “Teg’s 1994” and “An Alternative Future for America II”

    Apr. 30, 1970

    Economist Robert Theobald discusses changes in society, the future’s outlook, and his books “Teg’s 1994” and “An Alternative Future for America II” with Studs Terkel.

  • Discussing the book "Interview" (published by Seven Stories Press) with author and interviewer Claudia Dreifus

    Jun. 12, 1997

    Discussing the book "Interview" (published by Seven Stories Press) with author and interviewer Claudia Dreifus.

  • Discussing the book "The lean years: politics in a time of scarcity"

    May. 20, 1980

    Discussing the book "The lean years: politics in a time of scarcity" with the author Richard Barnett.

  • Barry Commoner

    Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Politics of Energy"

    Jun. 18, 1979

    Scientist and educator Dr. Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Politics of Energy." Main topics include nuclear energy, solar energy, renewable energy and the future of energy.

  • Discussing the book "The New American Poverty," with the author Michael Harrington

    May. 1, 1984
  • Basil Davidson discusses Africa and his book "Lost Cities of Africa," part 2

    British historian and writer Basil Davidson discusses Africa and his book "Lost Cities of Africa," part 2. This recording also includes a discussion with Anne Graham Bell and Tony Mott about London's youth (recorded while Studs was in England) beginning at 00:20:14. Mott and Bell portion of the interview cuts off abruptly at the end.

  • Michael Frayn discusses satire in the first half and Oliver Howes discusses music in the second half; part 1

    1962

    Michael Frayn reads from his book "At Bay in Gear Street" and how he approaches writing. Oliver Howes, a livery driver, talks about music, his middle class background, and his work;part 1.

  • Robert Engler in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 9, 1978
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