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  • Karen DeCrow reads from and discusses her book "The Young Woman's Guide to Liberation"

    Karen DeCrow said both young ladies and young men should read her book, "The Young Woman's Guide to Liberation: Alternatives to a Half-Life While the Choice is Still Yours". DeCrow explained that young girls need to realize they should prepare themselves for being more than just a mother and a homemaker. She also stresses the importance of women not being totally dependent on men.

  • Kale Williams discusses Nigeria

    Nov. 10, 1970

    Relief worker Kale Williams discusses his trip to Nigeria and his understanding of Nigerian music customs.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • John Logan discusses his career

    Mar. 31, 1960

    The poet and professor talks about his career and his new collection, Ghosts of the Heart.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • John Jacob Niles talks with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 13, 1964

    The American folksinger and archivist joins Studs in the studio to share stories and songs discovered in his youth and through his years of research.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • John Henry Faulk talks with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 8, 1975

    The American radio host discusses his part in the popularization of folk music, the fight against the blacklisting of the 1950s, and the corporatization of media outlets.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • John Anthony Ciardi talks with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 5, 1959

    Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Joan Littlewood discusses the theatre ; part 2

    In conclusion, Joan Littlewood talks about the 21 acres of land that she owns by the banks of the river near London. Littlewood says people who live on the countryside and enjoy the outdoors are theatre lovers. When asked if she herself was crazy, Littlewood answered, "But aren't we all?"

  • Jimmy Breslin discusses his book “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight” ; part 2

    Jimmy Breslin discusses and reads excerpts from “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight,” his novel about a Brooklyn Mafia boss.

  • Jimmy Breslin discusses his book “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight” ; part 1

    Jimmy Breslin discusses and reads excerpts from “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight,” his novel about a Brooklyn Mafia boss. 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.

  • Jessie F. (Florence) Binford

    Jessie Binford discusses her life, Jane Addams, and the work they did together

    Aug. 1965

    Studs interviews Jessie Binford at her home at the Tall Corn Hotel in Marshalltown, Iowa. Ms. Binford reflects on growing up in Marshalltown and going to Hull House Chicago where she met Jane Addams. Ms. Binford talks to Studs about politics and the changes in technology. Includes an excerpt of a previous interview with Florence Scala.(1915178-3-1) Also, excerpts from 1963 interview with Ms. Binford(1851518-3-1, 3-2)

  • Jerry Fuller, Jeff Bradetich and Judi Bradetich discuss double bass music

    Jul. 11, 1989

    Musicians Jerry Fuller, Jeff Bradetich, and Judi Bradetich discuss their careers and recently released works such as Fuller's Songs, Dances and Fantasy, and Bradetich's latest work, Broadway for All the Hear. Pieces from both of these works are performed during the interview, including Broadway pieces from Cabaret, West Side Story, and music highlighting the double bass's sounds.

  • Jeremy Taylor, Andrew Tracey and Paul Tracey talk with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 1, 1963

    Studs interviews Jeremy Taylor, Andrew Tracey, and Paul Tracey at Langham Hotel while on a trip to Johannesburg, South Africa.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Jens Kruuse discusses his Danish background; part 2

    1968

    According to Jens Kruuse, being born in the same home town as Hans Christian Andersen is Kruuse’s claim to fame. A well-known literary critic, Kruuse says that people don’t realize he’s an excellent bridge player who enters tournaments. Kruuse explains that Denmark has the biggest coastline in all of Europe and that the people there live a truthful, simple but good life. The interview ends abruptly.

  • Jean Shepherd discusses his book "A Fistful of Fig Newtons"

    Mar. 26, 1982

    Storyteller, humorist, radio personality, and author Jean Shepherd discusses his book, A Fistful of Fig Newtons. Shepherd considers how his various career paths, particularly that of a radio personality, have affected his writing.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Janos Starker

    Janos Starker discusses his career

    1965
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