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Discussing the book, "Continuing the Good Life: Half a Century of Homesteading," with the authors, Scott and Helen Nearing
Apr. 22, 1979 Scott and Helen Nearing, advocates of simple living, discuss their book "Continuing the good life: half a century of homesteading" and the simple lifestyle they lead. Includes excerpt from previous interview with Scott and Helen Nearing.
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Chicago area college teachers discuss recent grievances
1969 Discussing the role of the teacher and the Chicago Junior College teachers' grievances with Dr. Mary Mainwaring, Gordon Murray, Dr. Peter Senn and Dr. Morris Springer.
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Herbert Kohl discusses Myles Horton and the book "The Long Haul: An Autobiography"
Apr. 5, 1990 Progressive educator Herbert Kohl discusses educator and founder of the Highlander Folk School Myles Horton and the book about him, "The Long Haul: An Autobiography." The book was written by Herbert Kohl and his wife, Judith Kohl.
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Jonathan Kozol discusses his book "Children of the Revolution: A Yankee Teacher in the Cuban Schools"
Nov. 10, 1978 Studs has a spirited discussion with Jonathan Kozol who shares his adventures and learnings in Cuba that formed the basis of his book "Children of the Revolution: A Yankee Teacher in the Cuban Schools." Kozol explains the ambitious Cuban Literacy Campaign begun in the 1960s that aimed to educate the entire population, tells of children teaching adults in remote villages by lantern light, and the unity and national pride that resulted. He and Studs explore the idea of generative words in literacy education and contemplate Kozol's hope to adapt a similar approach to American education.
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Juliet Mitchell discusses women, family, and oppression
Apr. 25, 1971 An interview with teacher and lecturer, Juliet Mitchell, who is a Marxist. She shares her support for the women's movement and talks about issues that affect women especially gender inequality. Juliet also refers to some comparisons between British and American women's movement.
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Dorothy and Frank Koehl discuss China's cultural revolution and the impact it had on society and politics in China
Aug. 2, 1971 Studs interview with Dorothy and Frank Koehl about the time they spent doing research in China with the Committee of Concerned Asian Scholars. The interview starts with workers singing followed by a short musical from an Asian flute. They discuss the change in China's politics and society after the revolution. Specific topics in the interview include education, women's liberation, the arts, and medical care in China with some comparisons to Korea.
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Interviewing labor and women's rights activist, and educator June Rostan
Jul. 1, 1992 Program includes an excerpt of a 1978 interview with songwriter and labor rights activist Florence Reece.