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  • Hugh Carleton Greene

    Hugh Carleton Greene discusses the BBC

    Nov. 22, 1962

    Interviewing Director General of BBC Hugh Carleton Greene while Studs was in England.

  • Howard Wolinsky and Tom Brune discuss their book “The Serpent on the Staff: The Unhealthy Politics of the American Medical Association”

    Sep. 8, 1994

    Authors and journalists Howard Wolinsky and Tom Brune discuss their book “The Serpent on the Staff: The Unhealthy Politics of the American Medical Association.” They discuss the political aspects of the healthcare and medical industry in the United States, with particular emphasis placed on the business-side of the American Medical Association (AMA). This program includes an excerpt of an interview with Dr. Quentin Young discussing the AMA. Studs plays "Like a Surgeon" - "Weird Al" Yankovic (1985).

  • Howard Vincent discusses foreign languages and Herman Melville

    Dec. 22, 1959

    Foreign language expert Howard Vincent talks with Studs Terkel about foreign languages, Herman Melville, “Moby Dick,” and other literary works.

  • Howard Schomer, Elsie Schomer and Rabbi Jacob Weinstein discuss their experiences in Vietnam

    Jul. 26, 1965

    Church leaders Howard Schomer, Elsie Schomer and Rabbi Jacob Weinstein talk about their experiences with the Vietnamese people they encountered. The group determined no matter who they came in contact with, two things were true, they were never told that they should leave Vietnam and that all the Vietnamese people longed for peace.

  • Howard Nemerov reads from and discusses his new book "New and Selected Poems"

    Dec. 5, 1960

    Discussing Howard Nemerov's newest book of poetry. He reads "Trees", "Storm Windows", Dandelions", "Boom", On Certain Wits", "I Only am Escaped Alone to Tell Thee", "Life Cycle of Common Man", "Debate with the Rabbi", "The Brief Journey West", "Redeployment", "Tragedy in Garden City", and "Moment".

  • Howard Nemerov in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 29, 1988

    Discussing the book "War Stories: Poems about Long Ago and Now" (published by University of Chicago Press) with the author, poet Howard Nemerov.

  • Howard Lyman discusses the beef industry and the environmental and health-related risks associated with consuming animal products

    Mar. 1, 1995

    Anti-beef lobbyist and family farmer Howard Lyman discusses the beef industry. Lyman discusses the environmental and health risks associated with animal products, specifically beef. Lyman states that it was precisely his experience growing up on a farm and seeing the production of animal products that inspired his stance on the beef industry. Studs plays "Foodophobia" - Susannah McCorkle (1981).

  • Howard Curnow, Susan Pellowe, Jim Wearne in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 1, 1992

    Interviewing Cornish-heritage activist Howard Curnow and Cornish folk musicians Sue Pellowe and Jim Wearne.

  • Howard Blum talks about his book "Wanted: The Search for Nazis in America"

    Jan. 26, 1977

    Discussing the book, "Wanted: The Search for Nazis in America," and interviewing its author Howard Blum.

  • Horton Foote discusses the play "The Young Man From Atlanta"

    Jan. 14, 1997

    Horton Foote, playwright and screenwriter, and Studs Terkel analyze storylines, conflicts, and characters in Horton’s play "The Young Man From Atlanta." Horton also discusses his earlier work and events that led him to where he is in his career.

  • Hortense Calisher

    Hortense Calisher discusses her book "Queenie: A Novel"

    May. 13, 1971

    Hortense Calisher discusses and reads excerpts from “Queenie: A Novel,” a coming-of-age story about Queenie, a teenage girl raised an unorthodox household. Terkel and Calisher discuss reoccurring themes like the relationship between sex and property and the preservation of beauty as one ages. Calisher comments on her unique writing style, and Terkel praises her writing, calling it elegant and euphemistic. The two dance around certain topics and language deemed inappropriate for public broadcast, bringing up the issue of censorship.

  • Horace Cayton discusses is book "Long Old Road" ; part 3

    Sep. 7, 1966

    Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. 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.

  • Horace Cayton discusses his book "Long Old Road" ; part 2

    Sep. 7, 1966

    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. Loneliness and hardships of both fitting in and finding a job are covered in the continuation of Horace Cayton's, "Long Old Road: An Autobiography." By living in a middle class home in Seattle with a full time Japanese servant, Cayton was seen as better off than most people.

  • Horace Cayton discusses his book "Long Old Road" ; part 1

    Sep. 7, 1966

    Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. 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 "Long Old Road: An Autobiography," Horace Cayton talks about growing up in Seattle in a well to do, mostly white neighborhood. Cayton's grandfather was the first Black man elected to the U.S.

  • Holly Near discusses her book "Fire in the Rain--Singer in the Storm: An Autobiography"

    Aug. 20, 1990

    Singer-songwriter and activist Holly Near discusses her work for fighting for social justice through outlets such as her music. Near a prominent proponent for the LGBTQ community has streamlined her work using folk and protest-inspired songs. Near has been awarded multiple honors from organizations such as the ACLU and the National Organization for Women for her work for social change.

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