Listen to New Voices on Studs Terkel our partnership with 826CHI-here! Read the Story
Showing 251 - 260 of 365 results
-
Marya Mannes discusses book "But Will It Sell?" ; part 1
Dec. 1, 1964 Marya Mannes talks about her book But Will It Sell?, published in 1964. Mannes talks about American life and consumerism.
-
Marya Mannes discusses book "But Will It Sell?" ; part 2
Dec. 1, 1964 Marya Mannes discusses her book But Will It Sell?, published in 1964. Mannes talks about American life and consumerism.
-
-
Seymour Melman discusses his book "Pentagon Capitalism: The Political Economy of War"
Jun. 8, 1970 Seymour Melman discusses his book "Pentagon Capitalism: The Political Economy of War." Topics of discussion include the military-industrial complex and the state management of industry, particularly in regards to defense.
-
A. J. Muste talks with Studs Terkel
Feb. 15, 1965 Peace advocate and labor activist, A. J. Muste, discusses war and how human conflict can be overcome; recorded at the home of Sidney Lens shortly after Muste's 80th birthday.
-
Bess Myerson discusses her career
Jun. 12, 1974 Bess Myerson discusses her career including her experiences as Miss America and as Commissioner of Consumer Affairs for New York City.
-
Discussing the book, "Continuing the Good Life: Half a Century of Homesteading," with the authors, Scott and Helen Nearing
Apr. 22, 1979 Scott and Helen Nearing, advocates of simple living, discuss their book "Continuing the good life: half a century of homesteading" and the simple lifestyle they lead. Includes excerpt from previous interview with Scott and Helen Nearing.
-
-
Richard Lewis discusses nuclear energy and the politics and dangers surrounding it
1970 Richard Lewis discusses nuclear energy, the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, pollution, and his book "Nuclear Power Rebellion".
-
Peter Lyon discusses the book "Success Story: The Life and Times of S. S. McClure"
Aug. 1, 1967 Peter Lyon discusses the book "Success Story: The Life and Times of S. S. McClure." Includes recitation of "Immortality" by William Jennings Bryan.