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  • Eugene Kennedy discusses his book "Re-Imagining American Catholicism"

    Feb. 17, 1986

    Discussing the book "Re-Imagining American Catholicism: The American Bishops and Their Pastoral Letters," (published by Vintage Books) with the author Eugene Kennedy.

  • Eugene C. Kennedy in conversation with Studs Terkel

    May. 4, 1989

    Discussing the book "Fixes" (published by Doubleday) with the author Eugene Kennedy.

  • Eric Lüth

    Erich Lüth talks with Studs Terkel on life under Hitler and its aftermath ; part 2

    1968

    Studs continues his interview with Erich Luth in Hamburg, Germany. The audio breaks at 25:23 and continues on a Sat at 25:28 till its conclusion at 35:43. Erich Luth conveys stories of humanity by both German prisoners towards Russian prisoners whose treatment was dictated by the Nazi party to not offer any winter clothing or shoes to provide comfort. The German laborers provided a human solidarity that brought them food, clothes, and soap.

  • Edwin T. Buehrer discusses the Unitarian church and his book "Changing Climate of Religion"

    Jul. 28, 1965

    Edwin T. Buehrer, a Unitarian minister, discusses Unitarianism, his book "Changing Climate of Religion", and human problems. They also discuss humanity, religion, life on other planets, science, and the universe. Includes a clip of Arthur C. Clarke speaking about the universe and life on other planets. Includes a clip of a boy talking about who he thinks God is. Includes a clip of a boy talking about the fall of Rome.

  • Edward Said discusses the book "Covering Islam"

    1980

    Discussing the book "Covering Islam" with the author Edward Said.

  • Edward Keating discusses the magazine Ramparts

    Mar. 1, 1967

    Discussing the philosophy of "Ramparts" and interviewing Edward Keating.

  • Edward Crowther discusses his profession

    As the assistant bishop in California, Edward Crowther believed his job was to help the poor and to help all the people who were not a part of the church. Crowther explained many people left the church and he wanted to bring them back. Crowther wants people to think about the important role that theology plays in their lives.

  • Dr. Willard Gaylin discusses his book "In the service of their country"

    1970

    Dr. Willard Gayelin talks about and reads from his book "In the Service of Their Country." He talks about the imprisonment of conscientious objectors who did not want to participate in the war.

  • Timothy Leary

    Dr. Timothy Leary discusses the stages of the psychadelic experience of turning on and his role as a Shaman ; part 2

    Dec. 1, 1966

    Studs interviews Dr. Timothy Leary about the three stages of the psychadelic experience: turning on, tuning in, and dropout. Leary discusses how his life changed from being a successful psychologist and professor at Harvard to renewing his life as a religious teacher. He shares how the drug LSD is used in the tribal communities who turn on and also explains the values of those who practice turning on. Leary also describes other methods used to turn on, which he considers a religious experience. Studs reads what Richard Goldstein said about Dr. Leary.

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. discusses civil rights in regards to his "I Have a Dream" speech

    Oct. 22, 1964

    Studs Terkel interviews Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the home of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. They discuss King's "I Have a Dream" speech that he made in 1963, at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial. At the end of the program there are various gospel music selections featuring Jackson and others.

  • Doug Marlette discusses "There's No Business Like Soul Business"

    May. 15, 1987

    Reverend Will B. Dunn and Mother Teresa are among the many subjects of Doug Marlette's book, "There's No Business Like Soul Business." Marlette explained his cartoons are either political or they deal with the religious right and race relations. The majority of the interview consists of Marlette and Studs Terkel reading lines from the cartoons in the book.

  • The Hidden World of Misericords

    Dorothy and Henry Kraus discuss the book "The Hidden World of Misericords."

    Feb. 10, 1976

    Dorothy and Henry Kraus describe how they discovered an entire European collection of church-located woodcarvings depicting a wide variety of scenes crafted by local artisans. Hundreds of years of political, religious, and social events shaped the portrayals, and they explore many of the illustrations in their book, focusing on the themes of labor, animals, and religion. They marvel at the skill and craftsmanship and observe that the works can be a rich source of primary research material for modern scholars.

  • Discussing theatre in Honduras with Father Jack Warner

    Aug. 20, 1980

    Interview with Father Jack Warner

  • Discussing the war in Zimbabwe, and the role of the Catholic Church in Africa with author Sister Janice McLaughlin

    Mar. 8, 1979
  • Discussing the Persian Gulf War with Rev. Howard Schomer

    Jan. 31, 1990

    A theologian and civil rights activist, Schomer refused ministerial exemption from the draft during World War II and, instead chose to register as a conscientious objector.

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