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  • Shirley Bryant, Nancy Fisher, and Nicole Mills

    Shirley Bryant, Nancy Fisher, and Nicole Mills discuss sex education

    Mar. 7, 1974

    Shirley Bryant, Nancy Fisher, and Nicole Mills discuss how a new sex education based in the importance of feelings and the use of contraception.

  • Shel Silverstein

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and art; part 2

    Nov. 20, 1961

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books and children's literature, and art. Shel Silverstein discusses his contemporaries, art, and life experiences.

  • Shel Silverstein

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and art; part 1

    Nov. 20, 1961

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books "Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back" and "Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book".. Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and cartoonists.

  • Sergeant Garland Davis discusses his profession ; part 2

    Even though his life was threatened, when a young man told him his goal in life was to see Davis dead, Sergeant Garland Davis, continues to work in the youth crime division, in the hopes by be-friending the young people, they will do something positive with their lives. Davis also adds that the parents of these young people, along with the communities in which they live, play parts in the youths' behavior.

  • Sergeant Garland Davis discusses his profession ; part 1

    An officer with the Chicago department, Sergeant Garland Davis, talks about his presence in the community, in hoping that some of the young people he works with see him as a friend and not solely as a cop. Davis also talks about the priority being helping the youth before their lives take a wrong turn into a life of crime.

  • Sally Diamond and Kathy Loftus discuss day care centers.

    Nov. 21, 1973

    Sally Diamond and Kathy Loftus discuss the crisis in day care centers. They also discuss working families and families on welfare. Includes an earlier interview with Kathy Loftus.

  • Russell Baker reads from and discusses his book "The Good Times"

    Sep. 21, 1990

    Back in his day, there was no journalism school, explained Russell Baker. He spent time with the police and that's how he often got his stories about the underclass or the superfluous. Baker pointed out when a paper didn't want to print one of his stories, Baker was told the subject matter was in poor taste.

  • Rudolf Dreikurs discusses his book "Social Equality and the Challenge of Today" ; part 2

    1968

    Child psychiatrist and educator Rudolf Dreikurs discusses his book "Social Equality and the Challenge of Today," Part 2 of 2.

  • Rudolf Dreikurs discusses his book "Social Equality and the Challenge of Today" ; part 1

    1968

    Child psychiatrist and educator Rudolf Dreikurs discusses his book "Social Equality and the Challenge of Today," Part 1 of 2. The discussion focuses on child psychiatry and human misbehavior.

  • Roddy Doyle discusses his book "Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha" winner of England's The Man Booker Prize

    Jan. 24, 1994

    Studs interview with Roddy Doyle, Irish writer, and author of "Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha." Doyle reads several times from the book. Studs also reads a few lines from the book. Doyle describes the book set in the Republic of Ireland in the 1960's that portrays the life of a small boy. He discusses the characters and themes of the book that relate to real-life. Doyle speaks about his own childhood that is not reflected in the book. Studs notes that the musical comedy-drama film "Commitments" is based off Doyle's book.

  • Psychiatrists discuss families and mental health

    May. 20, 1968

    Three psychiatrists discuss mental health in urban and rural areas and a documentary that points out emerging issues.

  • Presenting a performance of the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus with music director Lucy Ding

    Mar. 3, 1989

    Terkel presents a musical performance of the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus

  • Presenting a performance of "Papageno," an adaptation of Mozart's "The Magic Flute," with the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus and music director Sandra Prodan

    Mar. 6, 1991

    Terkel presents a musical performance of the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus

  • Philip Hilts discusses his book "Behavior Mod"

    Oct. 3, 1974

    Philip Hilts, an author and journalist, discusses behavior modification and it advantages and dangers. He delves into B. F. Skinner and Ivan Pavlov's work and explains how behavior modification is used today. Hilts discusses cases used in prisons, schools, and workplaces. Hilts also talks about typical medications given to children who are said to experience hyperactivity.

  • Patrick Zimmerman discusses his teaching methods for childhood education in low-income neighborhoods ; part 2

    Sep. 1, 1970

    Former public school teacher Patrick Zimmerman continues discussing his alternative teaching methods for childhood education in low-income and underrepresented communities in Chicago. Zimmerman discusses how the scientific emphasis of schooling today is stifling a child’s success in the classroom and calls instead for a balance between a scientific approach and a free-school approach.

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