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Jonathan Kwitny in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Sep. 1, 1987 | DURATION: 00:43:01

Synopsis

Discussing the book "The Crimes of Patriots: A True Tale of Dope, Dirty Money, and the CIA" (published by Norton) with the author, investigative journalist Jonathan Kwitny.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 1, 1987

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
43 minutes, 1 second

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

Kwitny, Jonathan--Interviews Kwitny, Jonathan. Crimes of patriots. Nugan Hand Bank--Corrupt practices. United States. Central Intelligence Agency Money laundering--Australia. Murder--Australia. Drug control Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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