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Through Jean Donovan's diary entries and her book, "Salvador Witness: The Life and Calling of Jean Donovan," Ana Carrigan offers a camera len's view of what Joan Donavan experienced while working as a missionary in El Salvador. Jean Donovan felt a strong need to work with the poor. Carrigan's book also covers Donovan's murder and cover up by the US State Department.
Jennifer Davis, Bill Sutherland, and Zola Zembe discuss the South Africa and their experiences with apartheid. Jennifer Davis grew up in the white middle class society of Johannesburg, whereas Zola Zembe, a native black man who lives in Capetown. They, along with Bill Sutherland, an American who works as a Representative for the American Friends Service Committee, talk about the changes that need to made and how American people and companies can help. An earlier interview of Carl Douglas Fuchs is also played.
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Author and historian Donald Sassoon discusses his book “One Hundred Years of Socialism: The West European Left in the Twentieth Century.” Sassoon discusses the history of socialism in European countries and the social and political circumstances that lead to socialist revivals. Studs plays "The Internationale (Recording of 1944)" - Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra, The Westminster Choir.
Discussing the book "Lost Cities of Africa" with author Basil Davidson while Studs was in London.
Discussing the book "An orphan in history: retrieving a Jewish legacy" with the author Paul Cowan.
Connor Cruise O'Brien, Irish politician, writer, historian and academic scholar, discusses politics and the book "Writers and Politics: Essays and Criticisms".
Studs interview with Basil Davidson, Africanologist, about his book, "Lost Cities of Africa." The interview takes place in Barnes, London. They touch on African culture, history, and civilization.