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In her book, "After Sorrow: An American Among the Vietnamese," Lady Burton tells stories and reflects on what it was like to live among the village people in South Vietnam. Borton found the people to be smart. Among some of her stories, she learned how women carried messages and weapons through enemy territories.
LaDonna Harris, Comanche social activist and politician, talks about Native American history and her work towards reforming the view of Native Americans. She talks about expanding the education about Native American cultures and her work with Americans for Indian Opportunity. Topics such as Columbus, Trail of Tears, religion, and civil rights are discussed.
Jazz singer Kurt Elling discusses his musical influences, new and past music, and the path of his career.
Interviewing singer and songwriter Kris Kristofferson during his visit to Chicago for a benefit concert.
The broadcast begins with an excerpt from interview with Pat Zimmerman where Mr. Zimmerman Plays "Sunday Morning" by Kris Kristofferson . Kris Kristofferson discusses his career as a songwriter and performer during the 1960's and 1970's. Mr. Kristofferson discusses working during that time with Janis Joplin, Merle Haggard, and Johnny Cash.
Discussing architecture and modernization of cities with Greek city planner/architect Konstantinos Doxiades [also Constantinos Doxiadis, Doxiados]. They discuss the dangers of the city, modernizing nature, and losing natural beauty.
Konstantinos Doxiades discusses architecture, the population of cities, the modernization of cities, city planning, machines, and the city of the future.
Interviewing Knud W. Jensen, founder and director of the Louisiana museum while Studs was in Denmark.
Knud W. Jensen, founder and director of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humblebaek, Denmark, talks about the importance of having a place for art to be shared, stored and preserved. The Louisiana Museum is unlike traditional museums, as it is housed in what was once a residential home.
Klaus Rifbjerg talks about his upbringing, hibooks "Terminal Innocence", "Lonni og Carl", and "The Opera Lover", and the impact of translation.
Interviewing the British vocal ensemble King's Singers.
Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by the King's Singers