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June Sochen discusses her book "Movers and Shakers"
Dec. 17, 1973 Northeastern Illinois University professor June Sochen discusses her book "Movers and shakers;: American women thinkers and activists, 1900-1970". Sochen and Studs cover a wide range of female activists and radicals who fundamentally reshaped American society via their efforts in the labor movement and union organizing, the arts and culture, and research.
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Holly Near discusses her book "Fire in the Rain--Singer in the Storm: An Autobiography"
Aug. 20, 1990 Singer-songwriter and activist Holly Near discusses her work for fighting for social justice through outlets such as her music. Near a prominent proponent for the LGBTQ community has streamlined her work using folk and protest-inspired songs. Near has been awarded multiple honors from organizations such as the ACLU and the National Organization for Women for her work for social change.
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Allen Ginsberg discusses his book "Collected Poems, 1947-1980"
Jan. 29, 1985 A member of the Beat Generation, activist, and author Allen Ginsberg discusses his latest work and its reflection on his life. The piece covers works such as the infamous poem Howl to the sentimental piece called Aunt Rose.
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Carl Smith discusses his book "Urban Disorder and the Shape of Belief: the Great Chicago Fire, the Haymarket Bomb, and the Model Town of Pullman"
Feb. 27, 1995 Non-fiction author Carl Smith discusses his latest work which focuses on the history of Chicago. Topics covered include labor movements, specifically the Pullman strike and the 1970's case trial with the Chicago Seven.
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Garry Davis discusses his book "Ready or Not: World Government"
Jun. 18, 1985 Garry Davis, an international peace activist and founder of the World Government Authority, discusses his philosophy on world peace and his stance on being a world citizen.
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Robert Del Tredici discusses his book "At Work in the Fields of the Bomb"
Jun. 6, 1988 Robert del Tredici photographer, artist, and author discusses the history of nuclear weapon production plants around the United States and the effects of nuclear radiation.