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  • Sammy Drechsel

    Sammy Drechsel and Jurgen Scheller discuss Germany and their work, part 2

    1968

    Political comedian and reporter Sammy Drechsel and actor Jurgen Scheller discuss Germany and their work. The exchange is aided by interpreter Margot Steeger. Part 2 of 2.

  • Sammy Drechsel

    Sammy Drechsel and Jurgen Scheller discuss Germany and their work, part 1

    1968

    Political comedian and reporter Sammy Drechsel and actor Jurgen Scheller discuss Germany and their work. The exchange is aided by interpreter Margot Steeger. Jurgen Scheller joins the conversation towards the end of this recording. Part 1 of 2.

  • Sally Belfrage

    Sally Belfrage discusses her book “Living with War: A Belfast Year”

    Oct. 23, 1987

    Investigative journalist Sally Belfrage discusses her book “Living With War: A Belfast Year.” Belfrage discusses the complexities of the British and Irish relationship in Belfast and how opinions on this subject change from generation to generation. Studs plays Ireland's national anthem “Amhrán na bhFiann / The Soldier’s Song”; a traditional Irish song “The Sash My Father Wore”; and "Four Green Fields" - Tommy Makem and The Clancy Brothers (1969).

  • Robert Jay Lifton

    Robert Jay Lifton discusses his book "Living and Dying"

    Jan. 6, 1975

    With his book, "Living and Dying," Robert Jay Lifton, said the point he wanted to make clear is that individuals have to confront death in order to live well. Lifton also talks about deniers of death and their numbing feelings. Social change with regards to death, explained Lifton, will need to occur.

  • Richard Leakey in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 22, 1978
  • Rev. Donald Wagner and Joe Elder talk with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 9, 1982
  • Reporter and author John L. Spivak talks about his autobiography with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1967

    Several aspects of Spivak's career are discussed in detail, including his exposure of chain gangs, a Depression-era Communist forgery, investigating the anti-Nazi underground in Germany and how to exploit the insecurities of vigilantes.

  • Raymond Bonner discusses his book "Waltzing with a Dictator: The Marcos and The Making of American Policy"

    May. 21, 1987

    Interviewing author Raymond Bonner on American foreign policy, America’s relationship with dictators, and the rise of the Marcos family. Includes a test tone lasting about 30 seconds. 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.

  • Raymon Bonner discusses his book “At the Hand of Man: Peril and Hope for Africa’s Wildlife”

    Apr. 29, 1993

    Interviewing Raymond Bonner, foreign correspondent and author of “At the Hand of Man.” He discusses wildlife conservation, the poaching trade, and animal rights. Includes a 30 second test tone. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. 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.

  • Ray Davies discusses the album "Arthur"

    1969

    Ray Davies of the English rock band, The Kinks, talks about the studio album, "Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)". Davis reads lyrics from the songs, "Victoria," "Yes Sir, No Sir" and "Some Mother's Son".

  • Rahul Barpute discusses his career and life experiences ; part 2

    Aug. 29, 1963

    Actor and editor of the newspaper Majhi Kahani, Rahul Barapute discusses his first impressions and experiences in the United States.

  • Professor Ali Irani [pseudonym name to protect his identity] talks about the regime of the Shah [Mohammad Reza Pahlavi]

    Nov. 8, 1978

    Professor Ali Irani (pseudonym name) is a Humanities professor at a recognized midwest university that discusses the regime of the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Includes a fiften minute interview with an American couple, Luis and Joan Smiley, that talks about their experience with students protesting the regime in Kentucky, Louisiana.

  • Peter Lewis

    Peter Lewis discusses George Orwell, the subject of his book "George Orwell, The Road to 1984"

    Jun. 21, 1982

    Discussing the book "George Orwell, the road to 1984" with the author Peter Lewis.

  • Paul Jacobs talks with Studs Terkel

    1970
  • Paul Cowan

    Paul Cowan discusses his book "The Making of an UnAmerican", part 2

    May. 4, 1970

    Writer and activist Paul Cowan discusses the Peace Corps and his book "The Making of an UnAmerican", part 2

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