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  • Dr. Harold Taylor sits down with Studs Terkel

    May. 24, 1962

    Educator and lecturer Harold Taylor discusses with Studs a variety of higher-education related topics, including being students being politically aware, on-campus activism and the role of instructors in students' lives.

  • Dr. Gunnar Dybwad, Barbara Smiley, Mrs. Glenn Jensen in conversation with Studs Terkel

  • Dr. George Wald discusses the have and the have nots of society

    Oct. 12, 1974

    Interviewing Dr. George Wald, Professor of Biology at Harvard University, who often spoke on the social aspects of science, human ecology, and the environment.

  • Dr. George Crile, Jr. discusses his book "Surgery"

    Oct. 27, 1978

    With regards to surgeries, patients must ask questions.  In his book, "Surgery: Your Choices, Your Alternatives," Dr. George Crile Jr. warns of undergoing a surgery if it's truly not warranted.  Crile's most important piece of advice to patients is to always remember that with any surgery, death is a real possibility, should there be a complication.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations   

  • Dr. Evan Davies discusses World AIDS Day

    Mar. 8, 1988
  • Dr. Erna Gunther and Allen Wardwell discuss the exhibition “Yakutat South Indian Art of the Northwest Coast”

    Mar. 28, 1964

    Professor of anthropology Dr. Erna Gunther and curator Allen Wardwell discuss the exhibition “Yakutat South Indian Art of the Northwest Coast” at the Art Institute of Chicago. The traditions and practices of the indigenous groups of the northwest coast of the United States are discussed.This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language.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. 

  • Dr. Erich Fromm discusses humanistic philosophy during the Cold War

    1963

    Dr. Erich Fromm explains how he believes the Cold War was a moment of change for humanity where it would either bring about a "renaissance of humanism or immense bloodshed and barbarism for decades to come." Using his study into humanism, Dr. Fromm warns about how the love of death can overtake the love of life as nationalism and group narcissism takes hold in different countries. He goes on to explain that humanity has to decide that they have a right to demand independence and freedom.

  • Dr. Emmett L. Avery and Dr. Arthur H. Scouten discuss the Restoration Comedy period of theater in England

    1964

    Drama historians and professors Dr. Emmett L. Avery of University of Washington and Dr. Arthur H. Scouten of University of Pennsylvania discuss the Restoration Comedy period of theater in England. The two served as editors of a twelve-volume collection that documents this period of theater in England. In this interview, the two discuss the cultural standards of the time, including how this period was when women were first allowed to be actors in productions. Studs plays "Concerto grosso in C Major, HWV 318 "Alexander's Feast": I. Allegro" - Philomusica of London (1960).

  • Dr. Edward Twitchell Hall discusses urban life

    Jan. 23, 1970

    High rise buildings being built because of growing populations are detrimental to our environment, explains Dr. Edward Twitchell Hall. Problems include the lack of oxygen and the lack of greenery said Hall. The number of automobiles on the road and the large size of the cars is also problematic,

  • Dr. E.F. Schumacher talks with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 26, 1974
  • Dr. David Stark Murray discusses national healthcare

    Sep. 14, 1971

    Dr. David Stark Murray discusses national healthcare. Murray discusses how, by prioritizing the business aspect of the medical industry in the United States, this often leads to problems in quality of care. He uses the example of blood donations, volunteer-based versus receiving money for this action, to illustrate this point.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Dr. Dalma Hunyadi Brunauer sings and discusses Bulgarian folk music ; part 2

    Oct. 16, 1962

    *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Dr. Dalma Hunyadi Brunauer sings and discusses Bulgarian folk music ; part 1

    Oct. 16, 1962

    *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Dr. Christopher Riche Evans discusses dreams, the human brain, and computers

    1966

    Psychologist and computer scientist Dr. Christopher Riche Evans discusses dreams, the human brain, and computers. [Last minute and a half is a different interview. No mention of the subject.]

  • Dr. Christine K. Cassel discusses gerontology

    Apr. 23, 1987

    The chair of General Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago, Dr. Christine K. Cassel, discusses gerontology and the problems the field currently faces, such as patient access to, and knowledge of, healthcare. Dr. Cassel is a strong advocate for giving agency back to the patient, primarily by allowing the patient to become knowledgeable of their own health in order to promote successful aging and self-sufficiency when confronted with health concerns. Studs plays “Hello In There” - John Prine (1971).

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