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Scientists Environment, Ecology
  • Interviewing George Wald, biologist and philosopher, on the hazards of pollution, the environment, and peace

    1970

    Interviewing George Wald, biologist and philosopher, on the hazards of pollution, the environment, and peace. Wald talks about his speech at MIT "A Generation in Search of a Future".

  • R. Buckminster Fuller

    R. Buckminster (Richard ) Fuller talks with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 20, 1965

    A sprawling conversation with R. Buckminster Fuller including his great aunt Margaret Fuller, future communication, the nature of work, human nature, and physics.

  • Discussing the book "Making Peace with the Planet" with the author Professor Barry Commoner

    Apr. 12, 1990
  • Presenting a debate on nuclear energy with Nuclear Communications Specialist for Commonwealth Edison Jim Toscas, and author of "Killing Our Own: The Disaster of America's Experience with Atomic Radiation"

    Jun. 3, 1983

    Presenting a debate over nuclear energy

  • Leo Szilard

    Leo Szilard talks with Studs Terkel

    Dec. 3, 1961
  • Stuart Chase, John Hawkinson, and Nancy Campbell Hayes discuss environment conservation and Hyde Park

    Oct. 1, 1965

    Stuart Chase, John Hawkinson, and Nancy Campbell Hayes discuss the "Save the Trees Program". They discuss saving the trees in Hyde Park. Includes Studs Terkel reading Mike Royko's poem.

  • Barry Commoner

    Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Poverty of Power: Energy and the Economic Crisis"

    May. 20, 1976

    Biologist and author Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Poverty of Power: Energy and the Economic Crisis."

  • Interview with David Brower

    Mar. 1, 1992

    Interviewing environmentalist and Friends of the Earth founder David Brower.

  • Jacques Cousteau

    Oceanographer Jacques Cousteau talks with Studs Terkel

    Aug. 26, 1976

    Oceanographer Jacques Cousteau discusses man's effect on the planet. Includes a clip with whale sounds and statements by Joan McIntyre.

  • Bob and Joan Ericksen

    Bob and Joan Ericksen discuss the literary work of Peter Weiss and environmental ecology

    1967

    Bob and Joan Ericksen, both educators, artists, and environmental ecologists, discuss the literary work of Peter Weiss' "I Come Out of My Hiding Place" and environmental ecology. Excerpt of Peter Weiss reading from "I Come Out of My Hiding Place." The book speaks of why he writes and why he pursues his art (unknown source). The interview ends with a reading by Studs of an excerpt fro, Gustav Meyrink's "The Green Face."

  • Interview with Dr. Carl Johnson and Dr. Ed Gogol

    Mar. 26, 1982

    Discussing the dangers of nuclear power and the effects of radioactive pollution with biologist Dr. Carl Johnson and biophysicist Dr. Ed Gogol.

  • Discussing environmental dangers with Amory Lovins

    Mar. 20, 1996

    The Rocky Mountain Institute is a nonprofit organization working to foster the efficient and restorative use of natural resources.

  • David Schramm talks to Studs Terkel

    Dec. 28, 1981

    Interviewing astronomer David Schramm.

  • Dr. Leo Seren discusses atomic fission and nuclear experiments

    Feb. 21, 1978

    Nuclear physicist, Dr. Leo Seren, discusses atomic fission and nuclear experiments.

  • Haig Allahverdian discusses Armenian music and arts

    May. 2, 1975

    Haig Allahverdian discusses Armenian music and culture as well as the Armenian massacre and its effects on the Armenian people on the whole. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.

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