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  • Leon Forrest in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 15, 1992

    Discussing the book "Divine Days" (published by Another Chicago Press) with author Leon Forrest.

  • Leon Forrest in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 17, 1997

    Discussing the book "The Furious Voice For Freedom: Essays" (published by Asphodel Press) with author Leon Forrest.

  • Lawrence Weschler discusses his book “Mr. Wilson’s Cabinet of Wonder”

    Jan. 22, 1997

    Lawrence Weschler discusses his book “Mr. Wilson’s Cabinet of Wonder” and the Museum of Jurassic Technology. Weschler discusses the director of this museum, David Hildebrand Wilson, and the surreal and often humorous exhibits on display in the museum. Studs plays "Suite Anglaise No. 2 in A Minor: II. Bourrée 1 et 2" - Jean-Frédéric Neuburger.

  • Lawrence W. Levine in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 18, 1996

    Discussing the book "The Opening of the American mind: Canons, Culture, and History" (published by Beacon Press) with the author, historian Lawrence Levine.

  • Lawrence Ferlinghetti

    Lawrence Ferlinghetti discusses his poetry

    Oct. 15, 1959

    Includes Lawrence Ferlinghetti reading and discussing his poems from his books "A Coney Island State of Mind" and "Big Table."

  • Lawrence Ferlinghetti

    Lawrence Ferlinghetti discusses his new book "Over All the Obscene Boundaries: European Poems & Transitions"

    Apr. 3, 1986

    Co-founder of the bookstore City Lights Booksellers & Publishers, poet and social activist Lawrence Ferlinghetti discusses his latest work which reflects on his youth and travels to Europe. Ferlinghetti recites pieces from his current work on the topics of Spain, France, and Italy. The poet also reflects on his previous work and his view on the Beat Generation.

  • Lawrence Durrell discusses his new book "Nunquam"

    British novelist Lawrence Durrell discusses his new book "Nunquam," the second installment in his series "The Revolt of Aphrodite." Durrell also discusses the first book in the series, "Tunc."

  • Laurie Abraham

    Laurie Abraham reads from and discusses her book "Mama Might Be Better Off Dead"

    Oct. 1, 1993

    What started out as a 5-piece article on health care became Laurie Abraham's book, "Mama Might Be Better Off Dead: The Failure of Health Care in Urban America". Through her stories, Abraham points out the many hardships and catch-22 scenarios of some poor families. One woman, after caring for her mother all day, Julie, wanted to work part time in the evenings. However, she soon learned that she'd be making too much money and she'd no longer be eligible for Medicaid for herself and her children.

  • Laurent de Brunhoff reads from and discusses the book "Babar's Anniversary Album"

    Nov. 11, 1981

    Discussing the book "Babar's anniversary album" with the author Laurent de Brunhoff.

  • Laurence Shoup discusses his book, "The Carter Presidency and Beyond: Power and Politics in the 1980s"

    1970

    Author Laurence Shoup discusses his book, "The Carter Presidency and Beyond: Power and Politics in the 1980s," and explains how President Carter came to be elected. He describes the Trilateral Commission and other groups created by corporations and the richest American families to lobby. the government. He also discusses the Carter presidency and his double-dealing with major issues such as unions and regulating big businesses.

  • 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].

  • Laura Fermi

    Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini ; part 2

    Aug. 15, 1962

    Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini and her book "Mussolini."

  • Larry Heinemann in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jul. 6, 1992

    Discussing the novel "Cooler By The Lake" (published by Farrar, Strauss & Giroux) with the author Larry Heinemann.

  • Larry Heinemann discusses his book "Paco's Story"

    Nov. 14, 1986

    Discussing the novel "Paco's Story" (published by Farrar, Strauss & Giroux) with the author Larry Heinemann.

  • Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre discuss their fiction book "Fifth Horseman"

    Sep. 11, 1980
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