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  • Richard Lewis

    Richard Lewis discusses nuclear energy and the politics and dangers surrounding it

    1970

    Richard Lewis discusses nuclear energy, the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, pollution, and his book "Nuclear Power Rebellion".

  • Physicists John A. Simpson and Alber Watterberg discuss the events of December 2, 1942 which are considered the birth of the Atomic Age

    Dec. 3, 1982
  • James Cameron discusses his experiences as a Brittish Journalist and his political and social beliefs ; part 4

    Jun. 4, 1973

    Studs Terkel interview with James Cameron, Brittish journalist. They discuss a variety of topics with politics and young people's attitudes the majority of the interview. This interview is done in Chicago, while the other three parts were done at Lewis and Clark College.

  • Jacques Cousteau

    Jacques Cousteau discusses his book "The Cousteau Almanac: An Inventory of Life on Our Water Planet"

    Sep. 16, 1981

    Captain Cousteau talks about his book and the environmental movement in the United States and elsewhere.

  • Dr. Robert Jay Lifton discusses the psychological impact of the nuclear arms race

    1980

    Dr. Robert Jay Lifton, psychiatrist and psycho-historian, discusses the acceptance and embrace of nuclear disaster, doctors' opposition to nuclear weapons, difference in Americans' and Europeans' opposition to nuclear weapons, psychological impact of nuclear bombings in Japan, and the mental disconnect experienced by those who build atomic weapons who then see the bombs' effects.

  • Dr. Bertram Carnow

    Dr. Bertram Carnow discusses the environment and pollution

    Aug. 24, 1973

    Interviewing Dr. Bertram Carnow about environmental health, air pollution, and occupational diseases.

  • Discussing the book "With enough shovels: Reagan, Bush and nuclear war" with the journalist-author Robert Scheer

    Nov. 30, 1982

    Discussing the book "With enough shovels: Reagan, Bush and nuclear war " with the journalist-author Robert Scheer.

  • Discussing the book "Nuclear Inc.: The Men and Money Behind Nuclear Energy" with the author, investigative reporter Mark Hertsgaard

    May. 31, 1983
  • Discussing the book "Killing Our Own: The Disaster of America's Experience with Atomic Radiation" with the author Harvey Wasserman and with Melony Moore, Coordinator of Citizens Against Nuclear Power Illinois

    Apr. 20, 1983
  • Discussing atomic energy with Japanese physicist Micheo Kaku

    Jun. 5, 1980
  • David Rossin

    David Rossin and McKinley Olson debate nuclear energy

    Oct. 5, 1976

    David Rossin from Commonwealth Edison and McKinley Olson, a reporter and author of "Unacceptable Risk", debate the pros and cons of nuclear energy.

  • Barry Commoner

    Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Poverty of Power: Energy and the Economic Crisis"

    May. 20, 1976

    Biologist and author Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Poverty of Power: Energy and the Economic Crisis."

  • Barry Commoner

    Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Politics of Energy"

    Jun. 18, 1979

    Scientist and educator Dr. Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Politics of Energy." Main topics include nuclear energy, solar energy, renewable energy and the future of energy.

  • A program discussing the antinuclear movement with Sylvia Johnson and others

    May. 23, 1983

    Discussing the antinuclear movement with Sylvia Johnson, American Friends Service Committee, and two members of Greenham Commons.

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