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Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion. In his book, "Feiffer on Nixon: The Cartoon Presidency," Jules Feiffer tries to give his readers his take on politics and the government. In addition, through his descriptions of the cartoon panels, Feiffer offers his explanations of who President Nixon was.
Discussing the book, "The Nuclear Barons," with the author James Spigelman.
A discussion with sociologist and anthropologist St. Clair Drake at the time of his receiving an honorary award from Roosevelt University on the themes of his convocation address. A fascinating deep-dive into race relations from the Revolution to the Bicentennial, touching on the contradictions, crises, and struggles that led to Black institutions and liberation. Studs plays several excerpts from previous programs with St.
Discussing American democracy and interviewing Henry Steele Commager. Commager is an eminent historian who published an annotated version of Alexis de Tocqueville's "Democracy in America".
Henry Steele Commager discusses America, American history, and American relations. He also discusses television, historical figures, and wars. (Recorded at the Orrington Hotel in Evanston, Ill.).
Discussing the book "Lincoln" with the author Gore Vidal.
Interviewing civil rights activist Edwin C. "Bill" Berry. Part 2
Interviewing civil rights activist Edwin C. "Bill" Berry. Part 1.
Discussing the book "Mornings on Horseback" with author David McCullough.
Discussing the book "Lost Chicago" with the author David Lowe.
Discussing Bobby Kennedy and interviewing David Halberstam.
Discussing the book "The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America" and interviewing the author Professor Daniel Boorstin.
Discussing the book "The New Radicalism in America" and interviewing the author Christopher Lasch.
Discussing the book "The New Radicalism in America" and interviewing the author Christopher Lasch"
Discussing with Charito Planas his testimony before the U.S. Congress: "On the Withdrawal of U.S. Bases from the Philippines."