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  • Peter Schrag discusses his book "Decline of the wasp"

    1970
  • Peter Schickele performs and lectures on the music of composer P.D.Q. Bach

    Dec. 1, 1988

    Peter Schickele, the man behind the pseudonymous musical persona P.D.Q. Bach, gives a lecture on the oft-forgotten composer and sibling of Johann Sebastian Bach, playing and discussing a number of works by the fictitious composer.

  • Peter Martinsen and David Tuck

    Peter Martinsen and David Tuck discuss Vietnam War

    1970

    Peter Martinsen and David Tuck continue their conversation with Studs about the Vietnam War and the atrocities committed.

  • Peter Lyon

    Peter Lyon discusses the book "Success Story: The Life and Times of S. S. McClure"

    Aug. 1, 1967

    Peter Lyon discusses the book "Success Story: The Life and Times of S. S. McClure." Includes recitation of "Immortality" by William Jennings Bryan.

  • Peter Lyon discusses his book "To Hell in a Day Coach: An Exasperated Look at American Railways"

    May. 9, 1968

    Author Peter Lyon discusses his book "To Hell in a Day Coach: An Exasperated Look at American Railways".*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Peter Lewis

    Peter Lewis discusses George Orwell, the subject of his book "George Orwell, The Road to 1984"

    Jun. 21, 1982

    Discussing the book "George Orwell, the road to 1984" with the author Peter Lewis.

  • Peter Feibleman reads from and discusses his book "Charlie Boy"

    Jun. 7, 1980

    Discussing the book "Charlie boy" with Peter Feibleman.

  • Peter Davies

    Peter Davies and Barry Levine discuss the Kent State shootings by the National Guard May 04, 1970.

    Sep. 24, 1973

    Studs interviews Peter Davies author of "The Truth About Kent State: A Challenge to the American Conscience" and Barry Levine, a student at Kent State at the time of the massacre. They discuss the Kent State shootings by the National Guard May 04, 1970.

  • Peter Cook and Dudley Moore

    Peter Cook and Dudley Moore discusses comedy and their show "Good Evening"

    Jun. 5, 1975

    Peter Cook and Dudley Moore talk about acting, comedy and their show "Good Evening," a two man sketch comedy show. .

  • Peter Collier discusses his book "The Rockefellers: An American Dynasty"

    Apr. 23, 1976

    Peter Collier discusses his book "The Rockefellers: An American Dynasty", describing the fortune the family created, the public conflicts the family faced, and their philanthropic efforts.

  • Peter Carey discusses his book "Oscar and Lucinda"

    Dec. 14, 1988

    Peter Carey discusses and reads from his book "Oscar and Lucinda." The book is a love story that follows two characters, both gamblers, who make a bet to deliver a glass church to a new settlement. Carey begins the interview by recounting a particular event in his hometown that inspired the writing of this book: Carey witnessing a local church being removed from its location. A fascination with land occupation, church construction, and the human tendency towards obsession were driving factors in the writing of this book.

  • Pete Seeger discusses music, the Hudson River, and American culture ; part 2

    Feb. 10, 1969

    The conversation spans trends in American culture plans for public access television.

  • Pete Seeger discusses music and the Hudson River ; part 1

    Feb. 10, 1969

    Pete Seeger discuss music and his plan to build a sloop to sail on the Hudson River.

  • Pete Seeger

    Pete Seeger discusses folk music

    Nov. 12, 1955
  • Pete Hamill in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Dec. 9, 1977
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