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Three Vietman War veterans, Robert Black, Robert Johnson and Dr. Gordon Livingston, discuss the war, part 1
Nov. 12, 1970 Robert Black, Robert Johnson, and Dr. Gordon Livingston talk about the Vietnam War. All three are officers in the military and veterans of the Vietnam War. They talk about the Tet offensive and the Battle of Hue in 1968, and the deplorable treatment of the Vietnamese people by the United States military . Upon returning they have chosen to become anti-Vietnam War because it is not a struggle to stop Communism so much as being a force of destruction.
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Born to Live ; part 2
1970 Studs Terkel plays a variety of audio clips pertaining to the concepts of life and mankind destroying itself. The audio clips featured are from various established and respected writers, social leaders, and musicians.
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Peter Lewis discusses George Orwell, the subject of his book "George Orwell, The Road to 1984"
Jun. 21, 1982 Discussing the book "George Orwell, the road to 1984" with the author Peter Lewis.
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Joshua Rubenstein discusses his book Tangled Loyalties: The Life and Times of Ilya Ehrenburg"
Sep. 25, 1996 Joshua Rubenstein discusses his book "Tangled Loyalties: The Life and Times of Ilya Ehrenburg" and the importance of Ehrenburg during the Stalin regime.
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Discussing Ukrainian music with Oleh Saciuk
Oct. 25, 1979 Studs Terkel discussing Ukrainian music with Oleh Saciuk. Includes instrumental music excerpts.
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Discussing the book "Jazz Piano: History and Development" with Billy Taylor
Nov. 16, 1982 Studs Terkel and Billy Taylor discuss the book "Jazz Piano: History and Development". They discuss jazz musicians and the history of jazz music. Includes excerpts of drums, piano, and orchestra playing in the background.
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Interview with Sara Lidman
Nov. 6, 1973 Interviewing Swedish writer and political activist Sara Lidman while Studs was in Sweden.
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Donald Woods discusses his book "Biko"
May. 17, 1978 Discussing the book "Biko" with the author Donald Woods.
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Geoffrey Bridson BBC broadcaster and Joyce Bridson public relations at BBC talk about their work in radio through the years
Oct. 30, 1970 Geoffrey Bridson and his wife Joyce, discuss his book "Prospero and Ariel: The rise and fall of radio a personal recollection.", as well as his life and career as a producer/broadcaster for BBC radio. The interview is interspersed with several excerpts from recordings: Excerpt of conversation at the home of Bridsons in England 1962. He talks about the play "Aarons field" and the sequel "Aarons Fallout shelter". Excerpt from Joyce Bridson backstage after the play "Oh what a lovely war" in New York.
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Nobel Peace Prize recipient Mairead Corrigan Maguire discusses the struggle for peace in Northern Ireland, and around the world
Dec. 1, 1993 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Mairead Corrigan Maguire discusses the struggle for peace in Northern Ireland, and around the world. Maguire, an Irish peace activist, founded Community of Peace People.