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  • 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.

  • Erhard Dabringhaus in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Aug. 20, 1984

    Discussing the book "Klaus Barbie: The Shocking Story of How the U.S. used this Nazi War Criminal as an Intelligence Agent: a First Hand Account" (published by Acropolis) with the author Erhard Dabringhaus.

  • Eli-Yah Nina De-Nur discusses her work and the work of her husband, Yehiel De-Nur, ; part 2

    Jul. 13, 1961

    Yehiel De-Nur spent two years as a prisoner in the Auschwitz concentration camp.  He wrote several books about his experiences there, using his identity number Ka-Tsetnik 135633. His wife Nina served in the British army as a young woman and later helped in the translation and publication of De-Nur's works.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Eli-Yah Nina De-Nur discusses her work and the work of her husband, Yehiel De-Nur, ; part 1

    Jul. 13, 1961

    Yehiel De-Nur spent two years as a prisoner in the Auschwitz concentration camp.  He wrote several books about his experiences there, using his identity number Ka-Tsetnik 135633. His wife Nina served in the British army as a young woman and later helped in the translation and publication of De-Nur's works.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Dr. Leo Seren discusses atomic fission and nuclear experiments

    Feb. 21, 1978

    Nuclear physicist, Dr. Leo Seren, discusses atomic fission and nuclear experiments.

  • Dr. Jacob Bronowski

    Dr. Jacob Bronowski discusses the philosophy of science in the post World War II world

    Jan. 1, 1971

    Dr. Jacob Bronowski, a mathematician and philosopher, discusses how the study of science has changed since the onset of government regulation or the military industrial complex. He also talks about humanity and explains how humans are the best species and therefore should come together to continue progress instead of killing each other. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language.

  • Dr. Carlo Levi discusses his exile and humanity in southern Italy after WW2; part 1

    1962

    Dr. Carlo Levi talks about his book "Christ Stopped at Eboli", the human condition, and compassion for those suffering during and after World War 2.

  • Discussing Ukrainian music with Oleh Saciuk

    Oct. 25, 1979

    Studs Terkel discussing Ukrainian music with Oleh Saciuk. Includes instrumental music excerpts.

  • 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.

  • Claude Lanzmann

    Discussing the documentary film "Shoah," with the director Claude Lanzmann

    Jan. 9, 1986

    In making this film, Lanzmann interviewed death-camp survivors and Nazi functionaries.

  • Discussing the books "Shielding the Flame: An Intimate Conversation with Dr. Marek Edelman, the Last Surviving Leader of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising," by Hanna Krall, and "Letters From Prison and Other Essays," by Adam Michnik

    Sep. 16, 1986
  • Discussing the book "The Splendid Blond Beast: Money, Law, and Genocide in the Twentieth Century" with the author, historian and journalist Christopher Simpson

    Mar. 9, 1993
  • Discussing the book "The Abandonment of the Jews: America and the Holocaust, 1941-1945" with author, historian David Wyman

    May. 7, 1985
  • Discussing the book "Solidarity and Treason: Resistance and Exile, 1933-1940" with the author Lisa Fittko

    Jan. 28, 1993

    Lisa Fittko discusses her experience as an anti-fascist resistance fighter in Berlin, Germany during World War II. They also explore accounts from her book "Solidarity and Treason: Resistance and Exile, 1933-1940".

  • Discussing the book "Repairing America: An Account of the Movement for Japanese-American Redress" with author William Hohri and Yuriko Hohri

    Dec. 15, 1988
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