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Mckinley Olson discusses the book "Unacceptable Risk: The Nuclear Power Controversy." and the dangers of atomic energy
Aug. 23, 1974 The interview begins with Mr Olson reading the first 3 paragraphs of his book. McKinley Olson discusses the dangers of atomic energy plants and the book "Unacceptable Risk: The Nuclear Power Controversy." Mr Olson describes several forms of alternative/renewable energy sources as a safe replacement of nuclear energy.
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John Wicklein discusses his book "The Electronic Nightmare"
Jul. 1, 1981 Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.
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Edwin T. Buehrer discusses the Unitarian church and his book "Changing Climate of Religion"
Jul. 28, 1965 Edwin T. Buehrer, a Unitarian minister, discusses Unitarianism, his book "Changing Climate of Religion", and human problems. They also discuss humanity, religion, life on other planets, science, and the universe. Includes a clip of Arthur C. Clarke speaking about the universe and life on other planets. Includes a clip of a boy talking about who he thinks God is. Includes a clip of a boy talking about the fall of Rome.
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Barbara Garson discusses her book "The Electronic Sweatshop"
Jun. 16, 1988 According to Barbara Garson's book, "The Electronic Sweatshop: How Computers are Transforming the Office of the Future into the Factory of the Past," companies are trying to make jobs so simple, as a result, kids in jobs are as replaceable as paper plates. Some companies don't want their employees to have to think but rather they need them to push buttons on machinery to get jobs accomplished.
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Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Poverty of Power: Energy and the Economic Crisis"
May. 20, 1976 Biologist and author Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Poverty of Power: Energy and the Economic Crisis."
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Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Politics of Energy"
Jun. 18, 1979 Scientist and educator Dr. Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Politics of Energy." Main topics include nuclear energy, solar energy, renewable energy and the future of energy.
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Scott Ridley discusses the book “Power Struggle: The Hundred-Year War Over Electricity”
Feb. 25, 1987 Author Scott Ridley discusses the book “Power Struggle: The Hundred-Year War Over Electricity” and the corruption in the private power industry. Studs plays "Roll on Columbia" by Judy Collins (1972) and "Grand Coulee Dam" by Woody Guthrie (1941).