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  • Edward James Olmos

    Interview with Edward Olmos, Ron Jones and Herb Kohl

    Apr. 25, 1988
  • David Hobman

    Interview with David Hobman

    1966

    Interviewing British social worker David Hobman.

  • Interview with Dagmar Wilson

    1967

    Terkel interviews activist and children's author Dagmar Wilson. She discusses how she goes from a children's author to an activist for anti-nuclear testing.

  • Paul Robeson

    Interview with Avery Brooks

    Feb. 7, 1991

    Discussing Paul Robeson with actor, teacher, and musician Avery Brooks.

  • Interview with Andreas Papandreou

    1968

    Interview with Andreas Papandreou Leader of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement, Leader of the Opposition, and Prime Minister of Greece. They discuss Mr.Popandreou's contributions in the political and socio-economic climate of Greece after World War II. Mr. Papandreou, Mrs. Papandreou and their oldest son George speak.

  • Interview with Andreas Papandreou

    1968

    Interview with Andreas Papandreou Leader of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement, Leader of the Opposition, and Prime Minister of Greece. Discussing the censoring of musical and theatrical arts by the Junta in Greece before the Coup.

  • Howard Schomer, Elsie Schomer and Rabbi Jacob Weinstein discuss their experiences in Vietnam

    Jul. 26, 1965

    Church leaders Howard Schomer, Elsie Schomer and Rabbi Jacob Weinstein talk about their experiences with the Vietnamese people they encountered. The group determined no matter who they came in contact with, two things were true, they were never told that they should leave Vietnam and that all the Vietnamese people longed for peace.

  • Howard Lyman discusses the beef industry and the environmental and health-related risks associated with consuming animal products

    Mar. 1, 1995

    Anti-beef lobbyist and family farmer Howard Lyman discusses the beef industry. Lyman discusses the environmental and health risks associated with animal products, specifically beef. Lyman states that it was precisely his experience growing up on a farm and seeing the production of animal products that inspired his stance on the beef industry. Studs plays "Foodophobia" - Susannah McCorkle (1981).

  • Herbert Kohl discusses Myles Horton and the book "The Long Haul: An Autobiography"

    Apr. 5, 1990

    Progressive educator Herbert Kohl discusses educator and founder of the Highlander Folk School Myles Horton and the book about him, "The Long Haul: An Autobiography." The book was written by Herbert Kohl and his wife, Judith Kohl.

  • General Chaney, Charles Roche and Mary Lou Wolff discuss the Citizens Action Program

    Nov. 27, 1973

    Interviewing General Chaney, Charles Roche and Mary Lou Wolff of the Citizens Action Program.

  • Gale Cincotta

    Gale Cincotta discusses community organizing for fair housing and loan practices

    Jul. 7, 1977

    Interviewing Gale Cincotta, a co-author of the book "Urban Disinvestment: New Implications for Community Organization, Research, and Public Policy." Cincotta is an expert on discrimination in mortgage loans and its effects in Chicago and other cities.

  • Gale Cincotta discusses community organizing

    Jul. 6, 1982

    The song "America the Beautiful" always reminded Gale Cincotta about how great it was to live in America, the land with great schools and great jobs. It wasn't until Cincotta became a community organizer that she realized all schools and all jobs are not great for everyone. Cincotta's hope was to give people the power to make their lives better, not solely by pointing out problems but by doing something about them.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • G. William Domhoff in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Feb. 24, 1984

    Discussing the book "Who Rules America Now?: A View for the '80s" with author and educator William Domhoff.

  • Frances FitzGerald in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 23, 1986

    Discussing the book "Cities on a Hill: A Journey Through Contemporary American Cultures" (published by Simon & Schuster) with the author, journalist Frances FitzGerald. Program includes an excerpt of a June 3, 1986 interview with activist and social worker Maggie Kuhn.

  • Folk singer Mary Travers talks about music and her career

    Nov. 18, 1976

    Folk singer Mary Travers - of the group Peter, Paul & Mary - talks about some of the artists that inspired her, like Pete Seeger and The Weavers.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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