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  • Interviewing the "Health and Medicine Policy Research Group"; Northwestern University Urban Affairs Prof. John McKnight, Dr. Quentin Young, and Pat Terrel

    Dec. 16, 1985
  • Interviewing members of a humanitarian aid caravan to Cuba; Gisela Lopez, Lisa Brocke and Dr. Peter Orris

    Jul. 13, 1993

    Interviewing members of a humanitarian aid caravan to Cuba; Gisela Lopez, Lisa Brocke and Dr. Peter Orris.

  • Interview with Dr. Robert Coles

    Jun. 2, 1978

    Interviewing author and child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles.

  • Interview with Dr. Robert Coles

    Jan. 30, 1997

    Interviewing author and child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles.

  • Dr. Samuel Epstein discusses cancer prevention

    Dec. 15, 1994

    Carcinogens, food dyes, food preservatives, pesticides, nitrates and chemicals used to make cosmetics are just a few things that cause cancer, according to Dr. Samuel Epstein. He explains that the public has the right to know what’s being put into our food and into everyday items that we use. One of his missions is to get labelling on packages changed to include more information so the public can be aware and forewarned of harmful ingredients that cause cancer.

  • Dr. Ronald J. Glasser discusses his book "Another War, Another Peace"

    May. 10, 1985

    Discussing the book "Another War, Another Peace: A Novel" with the author Dr. Ronald J. Glasser.

  • Dr. Robert Coles reads from and discusses his book "The Call of Service"

    Sep. 8, 1993

    Dr. Robert Coles' book, "The Call of Service; A Witness to Idealism" came as a result of watching of his mother work tirelessly in soup kitchens, helping the less fortunate. Through his stories and experiences, Coles lets his audience know that one must put himself in others' shoes to truly help others.

  • Dr. Evan Davies discusses World AIDS Day

    Mar. 8, 1988
  • Dr. Charles Clements discusses his book "Witness to War"

    Apr. 29, 1985

    After having flown 50 missions in Vietnam, Charles Clements went to medical school and became a physician and a human rights activist. Dr. Clements talks about his observations in the poorest sections of Nicaragua. Because medicine for the poor people was considered contraband, Clements had to resort to putting rusty nails into a cup of water and having his patients drink the water for iron supplements. Clements reminds the audience if we don't know our history, we are bound to repeat it.

  • Dr. Benjamin Spock

    Dr. Benjamin Spock and Dr. Michael B. Rothenberg discuss the 40th anniversary of the book “Baby and Child Care”

    Mar. 11, 1985

    Dr. Benjamin Spock and Dr. Michael B. Rothenberg discuss the 40th anniversary edition of the book “Baby and Child Care.” The two discuss the changes they've made to the book, criticism they’ve faced since releasing the book, and how they’ve rethought gender roles in childcare. Studs plays “Hush Little Baby” - The Weavers (1955).

  • Discussing the book "The Seduction of Madness: Revolutionary Insights into the World of Psychosis and a Compassionate Approach to Recovery at Home" with the author Dr. Edward Podvoll

    Sep. 13, 1990
  • Discussing the book "The Light in the Skull : An Odyssey of Medical Discovery" with the author Dr. Ronald Glasser

    Jul. 29, 1997
  • Discussing the book "Not All Of Us Are Saints: A Doctor's Journey with the Poor" with the author Dr. David Hilfiker

    Aug. 29, 1994
  • Discussing the book "Healing the Wounds: A Physician Looks At His Work" with the author Dr. David Hilfiker

    Oct. 3, 1985
  • Discussing the book "Examining Your Doctor: A Patient's Guide to Avoiding Harmful Medical Care" with Dr. Timothy McCall

    Jul. 17, 1995
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