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  • Martin Bernal discusses Chinese politics and history

    Interviewing Martin Bernal, British scholar of Chinese political history. He discusses various aspects of Chinese history, including the Cultural Revolution, communism, and Chairman Mao.

  • Maria Kuncewicz, Polish writer and novelist, discusses her book, "Don Quixote and the Nannies"

    May. 25, 1965

    An interview with Maria Kuncewicz about her book of fiction, "Don Quixote and the Nannies" and how this book reflects her travels to Spain and her personal observations, memories, and experiences. The story reflects the freedom and beauty that people want today post WWII. Kuncewicz tells her experience as a child with nannies and a particular event that helped inspire her writing. She speaks about authority and author, Miquel de Cervantes. Kuncewicz also talks about the people of Spain and how they reflect different Don Quixote characters.

  • Marcel Ophuls discusses his documentary films

    Apr. 30, 1984

    Discussing the showing of his films with film maker Marcel Ophuls.

  • Lucien Bodard discusses his book "Green Hell: Massacre of the Brazilian Indians" ; part 2

    1972

    French author Lucien Bodard discusses the genocide of indigenous tribes in Brazil, which dates back to the 16th century.

  • Lucien Bodard discusses his book "Green Hell: Massacre of the Brazilian Indians" ; part 1

    1972

    French author Lucien Bodard discusses his book which explores the genocide of indigenous tribes in Brazil, dating back to the 16th century. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language.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.

  • Louis Lomax

    Louis Lomax discusses the book "Thailand: The War That Is, The War That Will Be"

    1967

    Discussing Thailand and interviewing journalist Louis Lomax. Includes passage from book.

  • Lord Caradon

    Lord Caradon discusses the United Nations

    1967

    Lord Caradon discusses the United Nations and its efforts.

  • George Curry

    London newspaper vendor, George Curry, discusses politics and art, while Studs Terkel was in London, England

    Sep. 1975

    While in London, England, Studs Terkel interviews George Curry, a newspaper vendor with a storefront in a hotel. The two discussed Curry’s hometown of Dundee, Scotland and its politics, in addition to London’s current political atmosphere. They also talk about Curry’s political leanings; he is a socialist, and he criticizes England’s immigration policies. Curry comments on his interest in the arts and speaks on stereotypes surrounding the working class. The interview is interrupted intermittently by customers buying their morning paper.

  • Lois Wheeler Snow discusses her book "China on Stage"

    Dec. 19, 1972

    The Peking Opera and "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" are among topics discussed in Lois Wheeler Snow's book, "China on Stage: An American Actress in the People's Republic". While visiting China, Snow learned the Chinese plays were both of the traditionally old ways and of the new revolutionary ways. Snow also adds that performances of Chinese acrobatics is like nothing in the United States.

  • Leo Szilard

    Leo Szilard talks with Studs Terkel

    Dec. 3, 1961
  • Laurence Shoup discusses his book, "The Carter Presidency and Beyond: Power and Politics in the 1980s"

    1970

    Author Laurence Shoup discusses his book, "The Carter Presidency and Beyond: Power and Politics in the 1980s," and explains how President Carter came to be elected. He describes the Trilateral Commission and other groups created by corporations and the richest American families to lobby. the government. He also discusses the Carter presidency and his double-dealing with major issues such as unions and regulating big businesses.

  • Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini ; part 1

    Aug. 15, 1962

    Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini. Includes Studs Terkel reading an excerpt from Laura Fermi's book "Mussolini" at the beginning [removed due to copyright]. Includes instrumental music [removed due to copyright].

  • Laura Fermi

    Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini ; part 2

    Aug. 15, 1962

    Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini and her book "Mussolini."

  • Jud Newborn discusses the book "Shattering the German Night"

    Aug. 23, 1987

    Sophie and Hans Scholl and their underground, anti-violent, anti-Nazi group is the subject matter of the book, "Shattering the German Night: The Story of the White Rose." Co-author of the book, Jud Newborn, talks about the brother and sister duo were leaders of this movement that college students followed. In time, Nazi authorities found both Sophie and Hans and they were both executed.

  • Joshua Rubenstein discusses his book Tangled Loyalties: The Life and Times of Ilya Ehrenburg"

    Sep. 25, 1996

    Joshua Rubenstein discusses his book "Tangled Loyalties: The Life and Times of Ilya Ehrenburg" and the importance of Ehrenburg during the Stalin regime.

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