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Abe Peck discusses his book “Uncovering the Sixties: The Life and Times of the Underground Press”
Jun. 10, 1985 Editor and writer Abe Peck discusses and reads from his book “Uncovering the Sixties: The Life and Times of the Underground Press.” Peck discusses the social and political forces, such as the lack of questioning authority forces seen during this time, that drove the alternative press to formation. This program includes audio clips of Studs interviewing attendees of a Vietnam War protest in Chicago. Studs also includes a clip of British journalist James Cameron discussing the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention. Studs plays "The Times They Are A-Changin'" - Bob Dylan (1964).
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European correspondent Daniel Singer discusses the independently published magazine “The Nation” and French politics and government
Apr. 10, 1996 European correspondent and journalist Daniel Singer discusses the independently published magazine “The Nation” and French politics and government. Singer focuses his discussion on the 1995 strikes in France and the political and economic events leading up to and influencing these strikes. Studs plays the French national anthem “La Marseillaise.”
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Mark Singer discusses his book “Funny Money” and the Penn Square Bank failure
Jun. 22, 1985 Author and journalist Mark Singer discusses and reads from his book “Funny Money.” This book, and interview, documents the events of the Penn Square Bank failure. Studs plays "Easy Come, Easy Go" - Johnny Green and His Orchestra (1934) and "Patriotic Diggers" - John Allison (ca. 1800).
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Interview with Lisa Hobbs
1968 Discussing the book "India, India" and interviewing the author Lisa Hobbs.
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Ira B. Harkey discusses the south, civil rights, race relations, racism, his newspaper, and his career ; part 1
1966 Ira B. Harkey discusses the south, civil rights, race relations, racism, his newspaper, and his career. Includes Ira Harkey reading his writing from his newspaper the Mississippi "Chronicle-Star."
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Mike Royko discusses some of his journalist stories ; part 1
Jul. 29, 1966 Mike Royko, a long-time journalist in Chicago, discusses some of his most popular columns. Topics include Cook County Hospital's lack of air conditioning in surgery rooms, the future of workers, and the Civil Right's Movement. The responsiblities of journalists and the effect of newspapers are also discussed.
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Marya Mannes discusses book "But Will It Sell?" ; part 1
Dec. 1, 1964 Marya Mannes talks about her book But Will It Sell?, published in 1964. Mannes talks about American life and consumerism.
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Marya Mannes discusses book "But Will It Sell?" ; part 2
Dec. 1, 1964 Marya Mannes discusses her book But Will It Sell?, published in 1964. Mannes talks about American life and consumerism.
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Peter Lyon discusses the book "Success Story: The Life and Times of S. S. McClure"
Aug. 1, 1967 Peter Lyon discusses the book "Success Story: The Life and Times of S. S. McClure." Includes recitation of "Immortality" by William Jennings Bryan.