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  • Discussing continuity and change and tradition vs. traditionalism with Jaroslav Pelikan

    Jun. 5, 1983
  • Discussing British and American mores with Malcolm Muggeridge

    Oct. 16, 1964
  • Discussing anthropology with Dr. Montagu

    Feb. 2, 1970
  • Derek Freeman discusses the book "Margaret Mead and Samoa"

    Mar. 15, 1983

    Discussing the book "Margaret Mead and Samoa the making and unmaking of an anthropological myth" with the author Derek Freeman.

  • David Hawk discusses his work with Amnesty International

    Feb. 7, 1984

    History, genocide, human rights and Amnesty International are all topics of this interview with David Hawk. Solutions to the problems in Cambodia are presented by Hawk, too. There is also an excerpt from Studs Terkel's conversation with William Shawcross.

  • David Attenborough discusses the book and television documentary "Life On Earth"

    Oct. 29, 1981

    Biologist, natural historian, and author David Attenborough discusses his book and upcoming television series “Life on Earth.” The book, show, and this interview focus on discussing the evolution of life.

  • Dan Wakefield discusses his book “Supernation at Peace and War”

    1960

    Writer Dan Wakefield discusses his book “Supernation at Peace and War” with Studs Terkel. Further discussion is had over civil unrest, draft dodging, and social injustices during the Vietnam War.

  • Chicago blizzard

    Chicago Blizzard field recordings: January 1967 snow-in ; part 2

    May. 13, 1967

    Terkel discussing the snow-in in Chicago in January 1967. Interviewee talks about how the human interaction differs during a blizzard then on a clear day.

  • Chicago blizzard

    Chicago Blizzard field recordings: January 1967 snow-in ; part 1

    May. 13, 1967

    Studs Terkel talks to people on the street about their observations during the blizzard that caused many people to be snowed-in. A veteran news vendor said the deliveries are slower, there are no cars or taxis around and that everyone who works downtown is staying in the hotels downtown. A young police officer said he witnessed more people giving others rides. One gentleman told Terkel that to him, it was as though everyone knew each other, and there were no strangers in a blizzard.

  • Charlotte Strongaard talks with Studs Terkel

    1968

    Interviewing Charlotte Strongaard while Studs was in Denmark.

  • Charlotte Curtis discusses her book "The Rich and other atrocities"

    Nov. 19, 1976
  • Charles Eames

    Charles Eames discusses his life of travel and his study of design and architecture, part 1

    Oct. 1, 1965

    Charles Eames, an architect, designer, artist, filmmaker and student of human nature, talks with Studs about his years of travel in India and Europe. He discusses studying architecture and working as an architect and the nature of his film making. (Part 1 of 2)

  • Charles and Sylvia Fischer and Robert Weissbourd

    Charles and Sylvia Fischer and Robert Weissbourd talk with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 19, 1975

    Charles and Sylvia Fischer and Robert Weissbourd discuss their time spent living and working in China.

  • Carl Sagan

    Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan discuss their book "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors"

    Oct. 5, 1992

    Evolution and the future of the human race are among topics in Carl Sagan's and Ann Druyan's book, "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are." Included is an excerpt of the astronomer Harlow Shapley speaking at the beginning. Carl Sagan also reads an excerpt from the book at the end.

  • C. Northcote Parkinson

    C. Northcote Parkinson talks with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 29, 1962
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