Surveillance, informants, and provocateurs are some of topics covered by Frank Donner with his article, "Theory and Practice of American Political Intelligence". Donner explained that intelligence practices exist so that everyone has something to fear.
Sam Day, Susan Laflamme, Bernie Noven, and Seldon Osbourne are all participants of The Continental Walk for disarmament and social justice. They're taking part in the walk to make the public aware of how much money is put into military and nuclear weapons. As a group, they feel strongly about not wanting people's lives and their worlds to blow up around them.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Folk singer Mary Travers - of the group Peter, Paul & Mary - talks about some of the artists that inspired her, like Pete Seeger and The Weavers.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
South African Catholic priest Father Basil van Rensburg and Peter Walshe discuss their fights against apartheid. Rensburg pursued his fight through a hunger strike, and Walshe discusses the government's stance on apartheid and religion.
Scottish folk singer and song collector Ewan McColl discusses the folk song revival occurring in the United Kingdom and his repertoire of folk songs
Historian Eric Goldman discusses his time as special consultant for President Lyndon B. Johnson and his book "The Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson."
Danish essayist and novelist Elsa Gress discusses her work, current events, and cultural movements. Her book "My Many Homes" ("Mine mange hjem") is also mentioned. She talks about American and Demark, theater, and the sexual revolution.
Author, physician, and inventor Edward de Bono discusses his book “The Five-Day Course in Thinking,” and touches on ideas like lateral thinking and vertical thinking. Includes an interview with Peter Lyon.
Bishop C. Edward Crowther discusses racism and oppression in South Africa. His commentary also touches on economic issues, labor policy, and violence as a way of communication.
As the assistant bishop in California, Edward Crowther believed his job was to help the poor and to help all the people who were not a part of the church. Crowther explained many people left the church and he wanted to bring them back. Crowther wants people to think about the important role that theology plays in their lives.
Discussing parts two and three of "Memory of Fire: Vol. 2, Faces and Masks - Century of the Wind," with the author Eduardo Galeano.
The novelist, best known for his works of historical fiction, expresses hope that his book about New York City in the early 20th Century will find its way into the hands of people who don’t normally pick up novels.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Discussing the book "Captain Swing" with the author E. J. (Eric J.) Hobsbawm.
With regards to surgeries, patients must ask questions. In his book, "Surgery: Your Choices, Your Alternatives," Dr. George Crile Jr. warns of undergoing a surgery if it's truly not warranted. Crile's most important piece of advice to patients is to always remember that with any surgery, death is a real possibility, should there be a complication.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Dr. Aviva Weissman discusses the emergence of family planning services in England and the importance of women having access to contraception and other services. Weissman discusses her experience with families who have benefitted from the services of Planned Parenthood.