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  • Norman Mailer

    Norman Mailer discusses the meaning and future of space exploration

    Jan. 29, 1971

    Norman Mailer discusses how recent trips to the moon fit into the American consciousness, technology and machines in modern life, individuality, and the future of space exploration. Studs and Mailer read excerpts from "Fire on the Moon."

  • Mckinley Olson discusses the book "Unacceptable Risk: The Nuclear Power Controversy." and the dangers of atomic energy

    Aug. 23, 1974

    The interview begins with Mr Olson reading the first 3 paragraphs of his book. McKinley Olson discusses the dangers of atomic energy plants and the book "Unacceptable Risk: The Nuclear Power Controversy." Mr Olson describes several forms of alternative/renewable energy sources as a safe replacement of nuclear energy.

  • Max Holland discusses "When the machine stopped"

    Mar. 12, 1990
  • Martin Lee discussing his book "Unreliable Sources: A Guide to Detecting Bias in News Media"

    Dec. 6, 1990

    Discussing the book "Unreliable Sources: A Guide to Detecting Bias in News Media" (published by Lyle Stuart) with author and investigative journalist Martin Lee.

  • Marshall McLuhan

    Marshall McLuhan discusses a wide range of philosophical topics

    Jul. 1, 1966

    Marshall McLuhan discusses a wide range of topics including conformity, changes in entertainment media, cultural change, art and artists, originality in dance, reading and language, human interaction with nature, and technology. Recorded in front of a live audience at Kendall College, McLuhan takes several questions from the audience throughout the program.

  • Leon DesPres, Quentin Young, and Bob Volen discuss being spied upon by the police and the FBI

    Mar. 30, 1978

    Leon DesPres, Quentin Young, and Bob Volen discuss being spied upon by the Police and the FBI. They discuss the nature of spying, protests, and lawsuits. Includes the song "Die Gedanken Sind Frei" sung at the end.

  • Konstantinos Doxiades discusses architecture and the modernization and industrialization of cities.

    Aug. 8, 1965

    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 and city planning.

    Mar. 18, 1968

    Konstantinos Doxiades discusses architecture, the population of cities, the modernization of cities, city planning, machines, and the city of the future.

  • Joseph Needham talks with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 6, 1977
  • John Wicklein discusses his book "The Electronic Nightmare"

    Jul. 1, 1981

    Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

  • John Leonard in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 20, 1997

    Discussing the book "Smoke and Mirrors: Violence, Television and Other American Cultures" (published by The New Press) with the author, media critic John Leonard.

  • John Cage and Merce Cunningham discuss their collaborations, careers, choreography, and music

    Mar. 10, 1975

    John Cage and Merce Cunningham discuss their collaborations of choreography and music. They discuss their influences and careers. Includes a clip of an earlier interview with John Cage.

  • Jeremy Bernstein discusses his book "Three Degrees Above Zero: Bell Labs in the Information Age"

    Nov. 22, 1984

    Theoretical physicist and author Jeremy Bernstein discusses his latest work. The book focuses on the inventors and innovations that came out of Bell Laboratories, also known as Bell Telephone Laboratories, AT&T Bell Laboratories, and recently Nokia Bell Labs.

  • James Spigelman discusses his book "The Nuclear Barons"

    Sep. 23, 1981

    Discussing the book, "The Nuclear Barons," with the author James Spigelman.

  • Interviewing with members of the Philippine Round Table; Agapito "Butz" Aquino, brother-in-law of Philippine President Corazon Aquino, Lia Delphine Boromeo, Jerry LaMatan, and author Marichelle Roque-Lutz

    Jul. 3, 1985
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