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Social Reformers Pacifists, Peace Activists & Anti-Bomb Activism

Petra Karin Kelly, Gert Bastian in conversation with Studs Terkel
Jan. 19, 1985
Interviewing peace activist and founder of the West German Green Party, Petra Kelly, and Gert Bastian (program 2 of 2).
Petra Karin Kelly, Gert Bastian in conversation with Studs Terkel
Jan. 19, 1985
Interviewing peace activist and founder of the West German Green Party, Petra Kelly, and Gert Bastian (program 1 of 2).
Bruce Kent discusses the peace movement
Mar. 14, 1996
A retired admiral told Bruce Kent, without even making a single request, they receive lots of money for weapons. Kent explained that currently, he believes both the right and left sides are willing to see reform in the United Nations. Kent was surprised at Americans' silent opinions when it came to nuclear arms, noting that they could blow up the world 50 times over. There is an excerpt of James Cameron talking about nuclear disarmament.
Discussing the new Socialist government in Greece, traditional Greek culture, and U.S. and Greek diplomatic relations with former actress and Greek Minister of Culture Melina Mercouri and Former First Lady of Greece and peace activist Margarita Papandreou
Mar. 8, 1984
Discussing the book "We Gave Away A Fortune: Stories of People Who Have Devoted Themselves and Their Wealth to Peace, Justice, and the Environment" with Christopher Mogil and Anne Slepian along with Grace Ross, Charles Gray
Nov. 24, 1992
Discussing the book "The Trimtab Factor: How Business Executives Can Help Solve the Nuclear Weapons Crisis" with Harold Willens.
Feb. 1, 1984
Discussing peace in Northern Ireland with Betty Williams, co-founder of the Northern Ireland Peace Movement and winner of the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize
Feb. 23, 1979
Interviewing Betty Williams, co-founder of the Northern Ireland Peace Movement and winner of the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize
Oct. 13, 1982
Discussing the "Symphony for Survival" concert to benefit organizations dedicated to reversing the nuclear arms race with three Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians; oboist Ray Still, horn player Dale Clevenger and trumpeter Adolph "Bud" Herseth
Nov. 15, 1982
*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 
Interview with Roman Bedor, attorney from Palau, island nation in Micronesia
Mar. 12, 1982
Discussing the politics of keeping military installations and nuclear missile warehouses off the Micronesian Islands and interviewing attorney Roman Bedor.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

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