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  • Richard Lewis

    Richard Lewis discusses nuclear energy and the politics and dangers surrounding it

    1970

    Richard Lewis discusses nuclear energy, the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, pollution, and his book "Nuclear Power Rebellion".

  • Philip Stern discusses his book "The Oppenheimer Case: Security on Trial"

    1970

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

  • Philip M. Stern discusses his book "The Oppenheimer Case: Security on Trial"

    1970

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

  • Max Morath discusses his career and jazz music

    Jun. 18, 1970

    Max Morath discusses his career, jazz music, and history.

  • Marvin Harris discusses his book "America Now"

    Feb. 8, 1982

    Discussing the book "America now: The anthropology of a changing culture" with the author-Anthropologist Marvin Harris.

  • Leon DesPres, Quentin Young, and Bob Volen discuss being spied upon by the police and the FBI

    Mar. 30, 1978

    Leon DesPres, Quentin Young, and Bob Volen discuss being spied upon by the Police and the FBI. They discuss the nature of spying, protests, and lawsuits. Includes the song "Die Gedanken Sind Frei" sung at the end.

  • Konstantinos Doxiades discusses architecture and the modernization and industrialization of cities.

    Aug. 8, 1965

    Discussing architecture and modernization of cities with Greek city planner/architect Konstantinos Doxiades [also Constantinos Doxiadis, Doxiados]. They discuss the dangers of the city, modernizing nature, and losing natural beauty.

  • Konstantinos Doxiades discusses architecture and city planning.

    Mar. 18, 1968

    Konstantinos Doxiades discusses architecture, the population of cities, the modernization of cities, city planning, machines, and the city of the future.

  • John Cage and Merce Cunningham discuss their collaborations, careers, choreography, and music

    Mar. 10, 1975

    John Cage and Merce Cunningham discuss their collaborations of choreography and music. They discuss their influences and careers. Includes a clip of an earlier interview with John Cage.

  • Francis S. Chase discusses education, art, and science ; part 2

    Dec. 30, 1964

    Francis S. Chase discusses education, art, and science. Chase also discusses creativity, human behavior, and technology among other topics.

  • Francis S. Chase discusses education, art, and science ; part 1

    Dec. 30, 1964

    Francis S. Chase discusses education, art, and science. Chase also discusses creativity, human behavior, and technology among other topics. Includes a clip of an interview with Dr. Jay Bernofsky.

  • Edwin T. Buehrer discusses the Unitarian church and his book "Changing Climate of Religion"

    Jul. 28, 1965

    Edwin T. Buehrer, a Unitarian minister, discusses Unitarianism, his book "Changing Climate of Religion", and human problems. They also discuss humanity, religion, life on other planets, science, and the universe. Includes a clip of Arthur C. Clarke speaking about the universe and life on other planets. Includes a clip of a boy talking about who he thinks God is. Includes a clip of a boy talking about the fall of Rome.

  • Dr. Bertram Carnow

    Dr. Bertram Carnow discusses the environment and pollution

    Aug. 24, 1973

    Interviewing Dr. Bertram Carnow about environmental health, air pollution, and occupational diseases.

  • Dr. Bertram Carnow and Bob and Joan Ericksen

    Dr. Bertram Carnow and Bob and Joan Ericksen discuss occupational illnesses and pollution

    Nov. 21, 1974

    Both Bob and Joan Ericksen ask why is a school being built not only by two highways but right next door to a paint factory. They contend that the paint fumes can't be good for anyone to breath. Instead of asking their patients where they work, Dr. Carnow believes more doctors need to ask, "What do you do?", to determine if they're working with any hazardous materials that may harm their health.

  • Discussing steelworkers and labor unions with Edward Sadlowski and Theodore Smolarek

    Jul. 1, 1974

    Discussing steelworkers and interviewing Ed Sadlowski of the United Steelworkers of America and Ted Smolarek.

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