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  • Victor S. Navasky discusses his book "Kennedy Justice"

    Dec. 10, 1971

    Discussing the book "Kennedy Justice" and interviewing the author Victor S. Navasky.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Tom Hines, Bill Hasbrouck and Harry Weese discuss Daniel Burnham

    Nov. 11, 1974

    Discussing Chicago architect Daniel Burnham with Tom Hines, Bill Hasbrouck and Harry Weese.

  • Theon Wright discusses his book "Rape in Paradise"

    Nov. 2, 1966

    Discussing the book "Rape in Hawaii" and interviewing the author Theon Wright.

  • Studs Terkel discusses and comments the musical "The Cradle Will Rock"

    Jan. 28, 1992

    Studs Terkel presents The Cradle Will Rock, a 1937 musical play. Includes interview with Marc Blitzstein and Hiram Sherman talking about the challenges of presenting for the first time.

  • Stuart Dybek reads from and discusses his book "The Coast of Chicago"

    May. 7, 1990

    Hearing Chopin being played through the pipes of another apartment and a tale about a young girl who died and whose father froze her body in an ice house are among the stories in Stuart Dybek's book, "The Coast of Chicago." Dybek explained that although his stories may seem dream-like, he tries to come up up with stories from some place of reality.

  • Stan Steiner

    Stan Steiner talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1967

    Discussing the book "The New Indians" and interviewing the author Stan Steiner.

  • Stan Steiner

    Stan Steiner talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    1967

    Discussing the book "The New Indians" and interviewing the author Stan Steiner.

  • Robert Bendiner discusses his book "Just Around the Corner" ; part 2

    Aug. 23, 1967

    In Robert Bendiner's book, "Just Around the Corner: A Highly Selective History of the Thirties," Bendiner covered Herbert Hoover's ineptness and Franklin Roosevelt's heroism. Bendiner also remembers vividly the moment when Huey Long did a jig on the Senate floor. Long further explained that the New Deal had to happen because it was what all the people, of both parties needed.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Robert Bendiner discusses his book "Just Around the Corner" ; part 1

    Aug. 23, 1967

    Although he was not a historian, Robert Bendiner said he believed he could provide accounts of events through a journalist's eyes with his book "Just Around the Corner: A Highly Selective History of the Thirties". It was a depressing time, recalls Bendiner, a time he hopes no one has to experience again. Businesses needed people to buy goods but there wasn't enough money for people to buy food let alone goods and materials. Bendiner recalls Riverside Drive was once affluent and picturesque. The view then turned to one full of Hooverville shacks.

  • Philip Stern discusses his book "The Oppenheimer Case: Security on Trial"

    1970

    *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Philip M. Stern discusses his book "The Oppenheimer Case: Security on Trial"

    1970

    *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Peter Lyon discusses his book "To Hell in a Day Coach: An Exasperated Look at American Railways"

    May. 9, 1968

    Author Peter Lyon discusses his book "To Hell in a Day Coach: An Exasperated Look at American Railways".*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Mike Chosa discusses the struggles of Native Americans

    Jun. 17, 1971

    Mike Chosa discusses the struggles of Native Americans, namely poverty, during the protests at Belmont Yacht Harbor. Includes the recitation of an unknown poem about Native Americans. Includes Buffy Sainte-Marie's songs "Now That the Buffalo's Gone" and "My Country Tis' of Thy People You're Dying." Includes an interview of John Tortes "Chief" Meyers. Includes the reading of a Chicago Daily News article about the Native American occupation of Belmont Yacht Harbor.

  • Michael Moore discusses his book "Downsize This!"

    Oct. 18, 1996

    Discussing the book "Downsize This!" (published by Crown) with the author, filmmaker and social critic Michael Moore.

  • Max Morath discusses his career and jazz music

    Jun. 18, 1970

    Max Morath discusses his career, jazz music, and history.

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