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Studs Terkel is interviewed by Mitch Kraus and Edward Teller and Albert Szent-Gyorgy discuss science and politics

BROADCAST: Dec. 29, 1970 | DURATION: 00:57:15

Synopsis

Part 1 of this recording is Mitch Kraus interviewing Studs Terkel on his thoughts of self-indulgence, stereotypes, generational challenges, and historical events.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 29, 1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 56 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
57 minutes, 15 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics World History & Politics Science and Science Writers Vietnam War Great Depression World War II

People

Scientists

Tags

Kraus, Mitch Szent-Gyorgy, Albert Terkel, Studs, 1912-2008 Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Government funding Cancer research Human values American society Biology Scientific research Atomic weapons Military technology Atomic science Bohr, Niels, 1885-1962 Teller, Edward, 1908-2003

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