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Working, Labor, Economy
  • Philip Levine in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 4, 1987
  • Basil Davidson discusses Africa and his book "Lost Cities of Africa," part 2

    British historian and writer Basil Davidson discusses Africa and his book "Lost Cities of Africa," part 2. This recording also includes a discussion with Anne Graham Bell and Tony Mott about London's youth (recorded while Studs was in England) beginning at 00:20:14. Mott and Bell portion of the interview cuts off abruptly at the end.

  • Miss Dillon discusses being a bookseller and James Cameron discusses law and order.

    1968

    Miss Dillon discusses being a bookseller, bookselling, and life in London. [Interview with Miss Dillon ends at 41:27] James Cameron discusses law and order, Chicago, and spending time with Studs Terkel. Studs Terkel interviews them in England. Includes the songs "Amazing Grace" and another song called "Amen".

  • Jerry Dinson and Michael Sternberg discuss Thresholds, a social service organization.

    May. 14, 1975

    Discussing the work of Thresholds, a Chicago social service organization, and interviewing Jerry Dinson and Michael Sternberg. They discuss what Thresholds provides and how it helps people with their confidence and mental health. Includes a song called "Young Paul".

  • Pete Seeger Cleofas Vigil and Nimrod Workman discuss music and the upcoming anthropology conference

    1970
  • Interviewing with Jack M., a porter while Studs was in England

    1968
  • 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.

  • Jeanne Stellman discusses her book "Work Is Dangerous to Your Health: A Handbook of Health Hazards in the Workplace and What You Can Do About Them"

    Feb. 11, 1974

    Jeanne Stellman discusses her book, "Work Is Dangerous to Your Health: A Handbook of Health Hazards in the Workplace and What You Can Do About Them," and workplace safety issues in a variety of industries. Topics of discussion include the importance of prioritizing health in the workplace and consulting workers on workplace safety issues, and industry responses to occupational hazards.

  • Philip M. Stern discusses his book "The Rape of the Taxpayer"

    Mar. 16, 1975

    Discussing the book, "The Rape of the Taxpayer," and interviewing the author Philip M. Stern.

  • Interview with Robert Theobald

    1969

    Discussing "Info '68. Robert discusses the guaranteed annual income, welfare system, campaigning, being involved in issues surrounding political issues, and promoting his book An Alternative Future for America's Third Century .

  • Einar Thorsrud and Sid Roger discuss work and labor issues

    Mar. 22, 1977

    Einar Thorsrud, co-author of "Democracy at Work: The Report of the Norwegian Industrial Democracy Program" and Sid Roger, an American journalist writing on labor union issues, discuss work and labor issues. Topics of discussion include work planning, technology and alienation in the workplace, alternatives to the assembly line, women in the workplace, and satisfaction at work.

  • Presenting a rebuttal to editorials opposing the nuclear arms freeze.

    Discussing a rebuttal to editorials opposing the nuclear arms freeze

    Oct. 27, 1982

    Presenting a rebuttal to editorials opposing the nuclear arms freeze with Dr. Jack Geiger, Dr. George Kistiakowsky, Dr. Herbert (Peter) Schoville and Dr. Kosta Tsipis of MIT.

  • Loren Baritz

    Loren Baritz discusses the relationship between education and work

    Jul. 31, 1974

    Loren Baritz, Executive Vice President of Empire State College (part of the State University of New York), discusses the purpose of higher education and the relationship between higher education and work. Topics of discussion include the current state of student apathy driven by economic insecurity, vocationalism, the structure of higher education institutions, and how the generation gap affects learning. Baritz also discusses the redefining of work in American culture and ideas for making liberal arts education more relevant to work.

  • Bess Myerson

    Bess Myerson discusses her career

    Jun. 12, 1974

    Bess Myerson discusses her career including her experiences as Miss America and as Commissioner of Consumer Affairs for New York City.

  • Edward Sadlowski and Theodore Smolarek

    Discussing steelworkers and labor unions with Edward Sadlowski and Theodore Smolarek

    Jul. 1, 1974

    Discussing steelworkers and interviewing Ed Sadlowski of the United Steelworkers of America and Ted Smolarek. Includes Pete Seeger's songs "Pittsburgh Town" at the beginning and "Talking Union" at the end.

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