Discussing the book "Like I was sayin" with the author-journalist Mike Royko.
Studs interview with German writer and freelance journalist, Dieter Lattman, who shares his military family background and the influence that WW II had on his desire to involve himself in politics. They discuss other German authors and the German family and culture. Studs quotes German journalist and political critic, Joachim Kaiser, who called the young people of Germany a "fatherless generation." Studs interviews Lattman in Germany.
Studs interview with Dieter Lattman, German author and journalist. They discuss the powerful influence that German intellectuals have over the general public and how this led to the silent acceptance and ignorance of concentration camps and euphemism in Germany pre WWII. Littman praises William Shirer's book, "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" but warns that he did not know about the average German family. Littman shares some of his memories as a German youth living during the Nazi reign. Interview takes place in Germany.
Discussing "L.S.D" and interviewing journalist David Solomon.
Discussing "L.S.D" and interviewing journalist David Solomon.
Connie Kolb and Ursula Bender discuss life in Germany, specifically Berlin. Connie Kolb discusses her life struggles, lack of confidence, and her work in journalism.
Cesar Chavez discusses unionizing migrant farm workers, and how nonviolent tactics made the farm workers' struggle a cause with nationwide support(grape boycott). Includes excerpt from Hard Times: Voices of the Great Depression.
Studs interview with Irishman, Bill Leahy, on the political complexities surrounding Ireland in the 1960s-1970s. Leahy provides some historical background of the IRA and British colonial occupation of Ireland. They discuss Irish music, the Civil Rights Movement in Ireland, and contemporary myths about Ireland. Several Irish songs were played, but many of the titles were not captured. Planksty's music was played twice.
Discussing the book "There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing up in the Other America" with author Alex Kotlowitz. Includes excerpt from WFMT doumentary, "Born to Live".
The independent journalist questions the United States government and Papal policy regarding Latin America in her book, In Banks We Trust: Bankers and their Close Associates - The CIA, The Mafia, Drug Traders, Dictators, Politicians, and the Vatican.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations