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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.
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Discussing the book "Blue Money : Pornography and the Pornographers - an intimate look at the two-billion-dollar fantasy industry" and interviewing the author Carolyn See
Aug. 16, 1974 Discussing the book "Blue Money: Pornography and the Pornographers - an intimate look at the two-billion-dollar fantasy industry" and interviewing the author Carolyn See. Includes Carolyn See reading an excerpt from the book at the beginning.
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Discussing the book "Beyond greed: how the two richest families in the world, the Hunts of Texas and the House of Saud, tried to corner the silver market - how they failed, who stopped them, and why it could happen again"
Apr. 30, 1982 Discussing the book "Beyond greed: how the two richest families in the world, the Hunts of Texas and the House of Saud, tried to corner the silver market - how they failed, who stopped them, and why it could happen again." with the author Stephen Fay.
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Discussing "The Silver Bears" and interviewing Paul Erdman
Aug. 20, 1974 Discussing "The Silver Bears" and interviewing Paul Erdman.
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Derek Shearer discusses his book "Economic Democracy"
Jun. 13, 1980 Studs Terkel speaks with writer and economist Derek Shearer about the book “Economic Democracy: The Challenge of the 1980s,” which Shearer co-authored with Martin Carnoy. Terkel and Shearer also discuss workers’ rights and equality in economics. Shearer reads a few excerpts from his book as well as a quote from labor leader Sidney Hillman.
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Dennis Smith discusses his experiences as a firefighter in New York City
Firefighter and writer, Dennis Smith, shares some of the encounters he's had as a firefighter and discusses his book and magazine based on these experiences.
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Dave Dellinger discusses his book, "More Power Than We Know: The People's Movement Toward Democracy"
Jun. 27, 1975 Dave Dellinger, activist, discusses his book, "More Power Than We Know: The People's Movement Toward Democracy." Dillinger describes his thoughts and past experiences with non-violent protesting. He recalls his experiences with the police during Vietnam War protests and the Trialrial of the Chicago . He also discusses Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other well-known protesters.
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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.
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Carl Smith discusses his book "Urban Disorder and the Shape of Belief: the Great Chicago Fire, the Haymarket Bomb, and the Model Town of Pullman"
Feb. 27, 1995 Non-fiction author Carl Smith discusses his latest work which focuses on the history of Chicago. Topics covered include labor movements, specifically the Pullman strike and the 1970's case trial with the Chicago Seven.