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His belief of experiencing something for himself led Father Bernard Serval to live in the 3rd world country of Nicaragua. People there are so poor, they live on the side of the roads, explained Serval. People work long hours and only earn $2.00 a day. Contracting malaria is an issue because people can't afford the $5.00 it costs to buy a net for protection. Serval wants people to be aware all the poverty in Nicaragua but he knows it will never become of importance because the US will never benefit monetarily from that country.
Discussing her travels to Greece and her book "Forever Old, Forever New" with the author Emily Kimbrough.
In 1967, because Helen Vlachos spoke freely and called someone in the junta a clown, she was placed under house arrest. Artists took part in a type of silent resistance, as there was no new music, no new paintings, no new poems or writings that were created. Freedom isn't allowed, explained Vlachos, as people aren't allowed to use their own minds.
The Australian author shares with Studs the details of her solo journey across the deserts of Western Australia.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The British historian and author talks with Studs about the research that went into the creation of his book, Paderweski: A Biography, about the famed Polish pianist and statesman Ignacy Jan Paderweski.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Temple University student and future politician and statesman Theo-Ben Gurirab discusses his homeland Namibia. Studs includes a clip of South African activist Albert John Luthuli.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Studs Terkel recounts a trip to Africa.
Studs Terkel continues to recount his trip to Africa.