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  • Norman Thomas

    Norman Thomas discusses social progress ; part 2

    Dec. 30, 1964

    Socialist Party leader and Presbyterian minister Norman Thomas discusses social progress, his political views, and where society is headed with Studs Terkel. This is the final part of his interview.

  • Discussing "Distortions of Negro History" and interviewing Lerone Bennett, Jr., John Hope Franklin and Hoyt Fuller.

    Lerone Bennett, Jr., John Hope Franklin and Hoyt Fuller discuss the book "Distortions of Negro History"

    Jun. 3, 1965

    Discussing "Distortions of Negro History" and interviewing Lerone Bennett, Jr., John Hope Franklin and Hoyt Fuller.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith discusses his book, "The Age of Uncertainty"

    Apr. 8, 1977

    John Kenneth Galbraith, economist and diplomat, discusses his book, "The Age of Uncertainty," which was being made into a PBS documentary. Galbraith talks about some of the most well-known economists and explains their writings. He explains how many of their ideas have long lasting effects on capitalism the US has today.

  • Frederick Ritter

    Frederick Ritter discusses Bertolt Brecht and philosophy of epic German theater with in studio performances

    May. 3, 1962

    Frederick Ritter discusses the life and work of playwright and poet Bertolt Brecht and preforms a few his songs. He also discusses the philosophy of epic theater and literature in Germany. Sabina Roupp joins Ritter with Brecht's music.

  • Discussing the book "Eugene V. Debs: citizen and socialist" with the author Nick Salvatore

    May. 24, 1983

    Nick Salvatore discusses Eugene V. Debs' life.

  • Author Ronald Steel discusses his book "Walter Lippmann and the American Century."

    Nov. 1981

    Ronald Steel goes in-depth about his biography of journalist Walter Lippman.

  • Actor Victor Spinetti talks with Studs Terkel about "Oh, What A Lovely War!" ; part 1

    1962

    English actor, director and writer Victor Spinelli discusses several aspects of Joan Littlewood's production of "Oh, What A Lovely War!", including the origin of the songs, slides and quotations used in the musical. The two also discuss the World War War I, blind patriotism and what an Italian drill sergeant might sound like. Includes as a reading of "Watchers Along the Mall" by Spinetti.

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