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Studs Terkel discusses religion with Msgr. John Egan, Dr. Howard Schomer and Rabbi Arnold Wolf ; part 2
Feb. 13, 1965 Studs continues his discussion of religion in contemporary society with Catholic Msgr. John Egan, Dr.
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Studs Terkel discusses religion with Msgr. John Egan, Dr. Howard Schomer and Rabbi Arnold Wolf ; part 1
Feb. 12, 1965 Studs discusses religion in contemporary society with Catholic Msgr. John Egan, Dr.
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Marvin Harris discusses his book "Good to Eat"
Feb. 18, 1986 Why do certain people find eating certain products and/or animals taboo is a question Marvin Harris answers in his book, "Good to Eat: Riddles of Food and Culture". Hindus consider the cow the mother of life, and therefore sacred, Harris explains. Pork is a staple to the Chinese people, but to those of the Jewish faith, it's taboo, says Harris. Lastly, the rise of fast food restaurants made beef a favorite of Americans.