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  • Fred and LaDonna Harris discuss their thoughts on the working class in America

    Aug. 4, 1975

    One of the questions discussed by Fred and LaDonna Harris is whether or not the government is going to protect the interests of the average family or continue to protect the super-rich and the giant corporations. Former senator Fred Harris says people are being over-taxed by the government and that there needs to be a fairer distribution of wealth, income, and power in America.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Franz Schulze talks with Studs Terkel Part 2

    Apr. 16, 1962
  • Franz Schulze talks with Studs Terkel Part 1

    Apr. 16, 1962
  • Frank Sherry discusses immigration and anti-immigration attitudes

    Sep. 8, 1993

    Interviewing Frank Sharry, the Executive Director of The National Immigration Forum. The Forum advocates and builds public support for immigration and refugee-friendly policies in the United States.

  • Frank Morgan discusses jazz.

    May. 25, 1988

    Terkel comments and presents a performance at the Jazz Showcase

  • Discussing the U.S. vs Nixon and interviewing Frank Mankiewicz.

    Frank Mankiewicz discusses his book "U.S. v. Richard M. Nixon: The Final Crisis"

    Mar. 28, 1975

    Frank Mankiewicz discusses the events surrounding the Watergate scandal and his new book, "U.S. vs Richard M. Nixon: The Final Crisis." A major theme of the book is the fact that legal issues were at the heart of the Watergate scandal, but the Nixon administration portrayed it as a public relations issue. Other topics of discussion include investigative journalism and the role of certain individuals in the prosecution of Richard Nixon.

  • Frank Mankiewicz discusses his book "Perfectly Clear"

    Dec. 7, 1973

    Watergate, wire tapping, and civil disobedience are among the topics covered in Frank Mankiewicz's book, "Perfectly Clear: From Nixon to Whittier to Watergate." According to Mankiewicz, Richard Nixon was involved in additional scandals, for example, how one year he only paid $700 in taxes when employees at the White House paid more than that.

  • Frank Malina in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 17, 1980
  • Frank Galati discusses the play "She Always Said, Pablo"

    Mar. 5, 1987

    Director Frank Galati explains that the play "She Always Said, Pablo," was about Gertrude Stein's relationship with Pablo Picasso. Referring to the play itself, Galati also said that he tried to marry their narrative writings with some operatic song.

  • Frank Galati discusses the play "Cry, the Beloved Country"

    Jul. 20, 1993

    Frank Galati and some cast members of "Cry, the Beloved Country," talk about the play. Fathers, sons, relationships, faith and redemption are all areas covered in the play. Galati explains how the story of the play itself draws the audience inward and gets them mesmerized.

  • Frank Galati and cast members of "Mother of Us All" discuss the play

    May. 10, 1984

    When asked what the play meant to her, cast member Carmen Pelton, said the play was a presentation of Susan B. Anthony and her struggles. Alan Stone explained why he felt chills when Anthony spoke of her troubles. "Mother of Us All," explained director Frank Galati was a look at the good fight Susan B. Anthony pursued toward women's suffrage.

  • Frank Elli

    Frank Elli discusses his time as a prisoner and his novel "The Riot"

    1968

    Begins with a reading by Frank Eli from the opening of the book "The Riot." Mr. Elli discusses his early life, his time in three different prisons, and the writing of his book "The Riot," a personal account of a riot in Walla Walla Prison. (Note: last 5 minutes missing)

  • Frank Dolson in conversation with Studs Terkel

    May. 13, 1983

    Discussing the book "Beating the Bushes: Life in the Minor League," published by Icarus Press) with sports editor and author Frank Dolson.

  • Frank Chin reads from and discusses his book, "Donald Duk"

    May. 21, 1991

    Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. 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. Unlike Disney's Donald Donald, this "Donald Duk" is 12-year-old boy who hates his last name and who hates his Chinese background and culture. Chin, also spends time going over characters from his book.

  • Frank Carney, Susie Gelaga, Linda Gelaga, Molly Gelaga and Fred Christy discuss the youth of Chicago ; part 2

    1968

    Interviewing Frank Carney, Susie Gelaga, Linda (daughter-in-law), Molly (daughter), and Fred Christy. They discuss the youth in Chicago, their own life experiences, and wants.

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