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Investigative journalist James Ridgeway discusses the book, "The Last Play: The Struggle to Monopolize the World's Energy Resources"

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:57:02

Synopsis

Mr. Ridgeway and Studs talk about the energy crisis and the systematic pillaging of the land of the United States by the companies involved in harvesting natural resources. Includes: Two excerpts presented of Joe Begley of Blackey, KY talking about the state of things in Appalachia as gas companies and strip mine operators come in to destroy the land.

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 57.05 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
57 minutes, 2 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Environment, Ecology Advocacy Working, Labor, Economy American History & Politics

People

Journalists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Ridgeway, James, 1936---Interviews Ridgeway, James, 1936- Last play. Environmental policy--United States. International economic relations Energy policy--History. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Investigative Journalism Alternative energy Coal industry Natural gas Environmental ecology Here Comes the Man with the Jive. Energy crisis Strip Mining--Kentucky Gas companies Oil companies Solar energy

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