The journalist and writer discusses his controversial writings, his time spent as a celebrity figure, and his thoughts about writers as celebrities.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The American historian and journalist spent a number of years of reflecting on the topics that make up his collection of essays - Race, Rock & Religion. Here, he talks with Studs about the connections between people like Elvis Presley, Martin Luther King Jr., and Billy Graham. This program includes a clip from an interview with Rev. Will Campbell.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
On his way to meet James Cameron, the taxi cab driver tells Studs Terkel about the demolition site they're passing. The cab driver explains that 30,000 more hotel rooms are needed because of the jumbo jet trade. The cab driver said the rooms are needed to advance London's tourism. James Cameron discusses the demolition that's happening at Ashburn Gardens. Cameron explains how the homes that are being torn down house students, au pairs, and people of color. Cameron also talks about how he never went to school or received an education.