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  • Ted Coe, James Speyer, and Wayne Thibaud discuss art exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago

    Apr. 26, 1965

    Interviewing Ted Coe, James Speyer, and Wayne Thibaud : Jurors of the 1965 Art Institute Show. They discuss art exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago, visual arts, and art critics.

  • Ted Alevizos discusses Greek culture and folk songs ; part 2

    Oct. 11, 1962

    Greek-American singer Ted Alevizos talks about Greek culture and history, and the folk songs and traditional dances of Greece.

  • Ted Alevizos discusses Greek culture and folk music ; part 1

    Oct. 11, 1962

    Greek-American singer Ted Alevizos talks about the various geographic influences on Greek folk music. He sings traditional Greek folk songs such as "An Pethano Sto Karavi."

  • Vivian Cadbury

    Teacher Vivian Cadbury and Lane Technical High School students read and discuss "Cadbury Tales"

    Dec. 19, 1978

    Discussing "Cadbury tales," about teacher Vivian Cadbury, with students from Lane Technical High School in Chicago.

  • Taylor Vrooman discusses popular songs from the Eighteenth Century

    Aug. 11, 1978
  • Taylor Branch discusses his book “Parting the Waters: America and the King Years”

    Mar. 10, 1989

    Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language.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. Taylor Branch discusses his book "Parting the Waters," touching on topics including the impact of Martin Luther King Jr., the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the March on Washington. Includes excerpts from interviews with Martin Luther King Jr., Mahalia Jackson, E. D. Nixon, Rosa Parks, and Myles Horton.

  • Tavern owner Eva Barnes discusses her life experiences

    1968

    Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language.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. In the 2nd of 4 parts of "Division Street: America," Eva Barnes talks about her background. Barnes recalls when she was little, her family was poor and they had to move from place to place.

  • Talking with Robert Stone

    Mar. 28, 1986

    The American novelist, journalist, and college professor discusses his latest, Children of Light. Studs also asks him about his other works, A Flag For Sunrise, and Dog Soldiers.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Talking with Jules Feiffer

    Nov. 30, 1979

    The cartoonist and author talks about his latest work, Tantrum, which Studs describes as a novel-in-cartoon-form. The oddly-compelling story of a respectable business man who regresses to toddler-like behavior can be seen as an early example of a graphic novel.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Talking with and presenting a retrospective of the work of folksinger, guitarist, and labor activist Win Stracke

    May. 19, 1983

    While reminiscing about their 46-year friendship, Studs Terkel presents of retrospective of Win Stracke's work. Stracke said he was surprised that Studs hadn't outgrown their friendship. A few excerpts from past interviews are included in this interview.

  • Talking about piano instruction, with David Sudnow

    Jun. 20, 1989

    The unconventional music teacher returns to the studio to continue lessons from his book, Ways of the Hand: The Organization of Improvised Conduct.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Talking about piano instruction, with David Sudnow

    Dec. 14, 1987

    The sociologist, music teacher, and author joins Studs to talk about his book, Ways of the Hand: The Organization of Improvised Conduct, and his unconventional approach to piano instruction.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Talking about Mao Zedong, with Ross Terrill

    Aug. 4, 1980

    The Australian-born American historian and China scholar discusses his book, Mao: A Biography.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Talking about Josephine Herbst, with Elinor Langer

    Sep. 12, 1984

    The author and professor discusses her biography - Josephine Herbst: The Story She Could Never Tell - about the journalist and novelist who covered the Great Depression and The Spanish Civil War, and wrote proletarian novels on life in the 1920s and 1930s.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Talking about international film, with Judy Stone

    Jun. 4, 1997

    The author and film critic discusses her book, Eye on the World: Conversations with International Filmmakers.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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