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  • A program discussing the antinuclear movement with Sylvia Johnson and others

    May. 23, 1983

    Discussing the antinuclear movement with Sylvia Johnson, American Friends Service Committee, and two members of Greenham Commons.

  • A parent and teachers talk about the S.T.E.P. School for Autism

    Nov. 11, 1970

    Discussing the STEP School for autistic children with Alice Jerome, Mrs. Alberta Patterson, and Sally Heynemann. Topics include the behavior of the students, parental involvement, and the methods used at the STEP School and other schools. Includes a recording of children singing "Michael Finnegan." asdf

  • Marilyn Turkovich, Dennis Brutus, Joe Elder, Daphne Maijorca and Nieus Ingren

    A panel of academics discuss education

    Jun. 18, 1982

    Studs Terkel leads a panel discussion on global education and the issues immigrants face in the American educational system. Panel members include Marilyn Turkovich, Dennis Brutus, Joe Elder, Daphne Maijorca, and Liu Zongren.

  • Karel Reisz

    A London cab driver discusses traffic and Karel Reisz talks about making movies

    1962

    While riding in a cab, the driver talks about the narrow streets of London. He also talks about the traffic and why he believes traffic will only get worse in the future. Producer and director Karel Reisz explains how making films in England and America differ from how films are made Italy. Reisz also talks about the freedom of a director when making a film. With regards to viewership, according to Reisz, films are in 2nd place behind TV.

  • Yves Montand

    A French taxi driver and actor/singer Yves Montand

    1962

    While waiting to see Yves Montand, Studs speaks with a taxi driver through an interpreter, Michelle [Viande?]. Also speaks to Yves Montand.

  • A discussion with literary critic Malcolm Cowley

    Mar. 7, 1974

    Discussing past and present trends in American writing and interviewing distinguished American literary critic Malcolm Cowley.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A discussion with Irish musicians Mary McDonough and Terence (Cuz) Teahan and comments from Josh Dunson

    Jun. 3, 1980
  • A discussion about the communes, Drop City and Hog Farm

    Nov. 10, 1969

    According to Hugh Romney and Bonnie Jean Romney (AKA Mr. and Mrs. Wavy Gravy) of Hog Farm, and Sam Zambito of Drop City, communes are like living with expanded families. Bonnie Jean said that people looking for alternative lifestyles seek a more meaningful truth. To earn money, the people pick apples or sell beads. They also work in construction or deconstruction.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with William Saroyan

    1970

    Discussing the craft of writing plays with William Saroyan.

  • A conversation with Sharon Tennison

    Apr. 9, 1984

    The peace activist, nurse, and housewife Sharon Tennison joins Studs to discuss her experiences in trying to ease nuclear tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States. This program also includes a clip from an interview with teen activist Debbie Cooney.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Philip Stern

    Mar. 6, 1984

    Discussing the nature and function of political action committees (PACs) with the co-chairman of Citizens Against PACs.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Morris Yanoff

    Apr. 14, 1982

    The Chicago writer tells Studs of the seventeen-month ordeal of searching for his missing grandson, as further described in his book, Where is Joey?: Lost Among the Hare Krishnas.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Michael Tilson Thomas and his father Ted Thomas (Tomashefsky)

    Oct. 8, 1986

    The American conductor/pianist and his poet/painter father join Studs to talk about their artistic lineage, from Yiddish theater to WPA-era theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations   

  • A conversation with May Sarton

    Dec. 29, 1976

    A 1976 interview with the feminist novelist and poet is rebroadcast after her passing in 1995.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Jackie Taylor

    May. 3, 1995

    The playwright, director, and the founder of the Black Ensemble Theater returns to the studio to discuss her updated production of the Tennessee Williams play, A Streetcar Named Desire.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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