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Lillian Smith discusses her books; part 3
Nov. 11, 1961 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. Lillian's Smith first book was "Strange Fruit." Smith said people that were reading that book covered up the book jacket so no one could see the title of the book.
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Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini ; part 1
Aug. 15, 1962 Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini. Includes Studs Terkel reading an excerpt from Laura Fermi's book "Mussolini" at the beginning [removed due to copyright]. Includes instrumental music [removed due to copyright].
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Interviewing folksinger and songwriter Bob Gibson and author and poet Shel Silverstein
Jul. 27, 1993 Focus of the interview is Gibson's record Makin' a Mess.
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Terry Jones discusses his books "Fairy Tales" and "The Saga of Eric the Viking"
Nov. 18, 1983 Discussing and reading from "Fairy Tales" and "The Saga of Eric the Viking" (both published by Schocken Press) with the author Terry Jones.
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Barry Commoner discusses his book "Making Peace with the Planet"
Apr. 12, 1990 According to Barry Commoner's book, "Making Peace with the Planet," we, as the human species, are in and are witnessing a war between the ecosphere and the technosphere. Commoner explains that today's cars emit a lot of smog into the big cities. Trucks move consumer goods from place to place, using four times more fuel than trains. Everyone should ask themselves what is their interest in the quality of the environment and that of nature.
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