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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 continue their conversation with Studs about the Vietnam War and the atrocities committed.
Peter Lyon discusses the book "Success Story: The Life and Times of S. S. McClure." Includes recitation of "Immortality" by William Jennings Bryan.
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
Discussing the book "George Orwell, the road to 1984" with the author Peter Lewis.
Discussing the book "Charlie boy" with Peter Feibleman.
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 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", describing the fortune the family created, the public conflicts the family faced, and their philanthropic efforts.
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.
The conversation spans trends in American culture plans for public access television.
Pete Seeger discuss music and his plan to build a sloop to sail on the Hudson River.