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Scott Ridley discusses the book “Power Struggle: The Hundred-Year War Over Electricity”

BROADCAST: Feb. 25, 1987 | DURATION: 00:54:09

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Synopsis

Author Scott Ridley discusses the book “Power Struggle: The Hundred-Year War Over Electricity” and the corruption in the private power industry. Studs plays "Roll on Columbia" by Judy Collins (1972) and "Grand Coulee Dam" by Woody Guthrie (1941).

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 25, 1987

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

Duration
54 minutes, 9 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Advocacy Technology Environment, Ecology American History & Politics

People

Journalists Social Scientists Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Ridley, Scott--Interviews Ridley, Scott. Power struggle. Electric utilities--Government policy--History.--United States Policy scientists--United States--20th century--Interviews Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Power companies Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946 Energy companies Nuclear power Energy conservation Energy conservation--United States. Reagan administration Reagan, Ronald Lovins, Amory B., 1947- Solar power

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