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  • Richard Dudman discusses Cambodia and his book “Forty Days with the Enemy”

    May. 21, 1971

    Reporter and author Richard Dudman discusses and reads from his book “Forty Days with the Enemy”, a book recounting his experience being held captive by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Dudman also discusses Michael Morrow and Elizabeth Pond who were held captive with him.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Robert Jay Lifton discusses his book "Home from the War"

    Jun. 21, 1973

    In his book, "Home From the War: Learning from Vietnam Veterans", Robert Jay Lifton reflects on what he's learned from talking with soldiers who came home from the Vietnam War. For some men, guilt and betrayal were common issues -- guilt in what they had done while in Vietnam and betrayal of what their superiors and the government had told them about the war itself.

  • Interviewing Karel Čapek about the book Good Men Still Live! ("I am the other Karel Čapek") by Alan Levy

    Sep. 12, 1974

    *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Scott and Helen Nearing discuss their book "Living the Good Life"

    Nov. 13, 1970

    After being thoroughly disillusioned and disgusted with city life, Scott and Helen Nearing moved to a farm. They talk about homesteading in their book, "Living the Good Life: How to Live Sanely and Simply in a Troubled World". They built their house of stone and they farmed the land. They ate no meat, as they didn't believe in hunting or killing animals. The Nearings hadn't seen a doctor in over 40 years.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Paul Watson discusses his book "Sea Shepherd: My Fight for Whales and Seals"

    Jan. 22, 1982

    In not saving the whales, there are no healthy oceans, and we, as humans, doom ourselves. Paul Watson expands on this in an interview about his book "Sea Shepherd: My Fight for Whales and Seals."*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Anne Strick discusses the United States legal system and her book “Injustice for All”

    May. 26, 1977

    Author Anne Strick discusses her book “Injustice for All” and the unjust nature of the United States legal system. Strick uses the Sacco and Vanzetti Trial (1921) and the Mitchell Stans trial to highlight the failures of this system. Studs plays “The Judge’s Song” - Martyn Green (1978).*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Discussing the dangers of nuclear war and interviewing Frank Barnaby, author of several books on the subject

    Oct. 22, 1979

    *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Discussing the book, "Lyndon, An Oral Biography," about President Lyndon Johnson and interviewing the author Merle Miller

    Sep. 25, 1980

    *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Dr. John C. Lilly discusses his book "Center of the Cyclone"

    Feb. 22, 1972

    Discussing the book "Center of the Cyclone: An Autobiography of Inner Space" with the author Dr. John C. Lilly.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Pete Gent reads from and discusses his book "North Dallas Forty"

    Oct. 5, 1974

    Drugs, painkillers, football contracts, and survival are all covered in Pete Gent's book, "North Dallas Forty." Gent said the business of football meant players would take painkillers and abuse their bodies with drugs all in order to do whatever was necessary to win a game. An excerpt of an interview with George Allen is included.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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