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  • Elizabeth Rich

    Elizabeth Rich discusses her book "Flying Scared: WhyWe Are Being Skyjacked and How to Put a Stop to It"

    1970

    After writing the book “Flying High” about her experiences as an airline stewardess, Elizabeth Rich moved on to research the trend of skyjacking in her second book “Flying Scared: Why We Are Being Skyjacked and How to Put a Stop to It.” Rich is one of the first people to conduct a study on these crimes, and criticizes both the US government and Federal Aviation Administration for essentially ignoring repeated skyjacking.

  • Lisa Richette

    Lisa Richette discusses her book The Throwaway Children ; part 1

    Lisa Richette, lawyer and judge, discusses her book "The Throwaway Children", published in 1969. She discusses issues of juvenile justice and the law regarding juveniles.

  • Lisa Richette

    Lisa Richette discusses her book The Throwaway Children ; part 2

    Lisa Richette, lawyer and judge, discusses her book "The Throwaway Children", published in 1969. She discusses issues of juvenile justice and the law regarding juveniles.

  • James Ridgeway

    Investigative journalist James Ridgeway discusses the book, "The Last Play: The Struggle to Monopolize the World's Energy Resources"

    1970

    Mr. Ridgeway and Studs talk about the energy crisis and the systematic pillaging of the land of the United States by the companies involved in harvesting natural resources. Includes: Two excerpts presented of Joe Begley of Blackey, KY talking about the state of things in Appalachia as gas companies and strip mine operators come in to destroy the land.

  • Chicago schools

    Chicago school teachers and principals discuss Chicago schools

    1970

    Discussing the state of West side Chicago schools with a panel of teachers and principals from four different schools.

  • Daniel Ellsberg

    Eqbal Ahmad, Daniel Ellsberg, Anthony Lukas and Anthony Russo talk with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    Jun. 9, 1972

    Daniel Ellsburg, Eqbal Ahmad, Anthony Lukas, and Anthony Russo discuss Anthony Russo's time in jail, the leak of the Pentagon Papers, Vietnam War, torture of Vietnam prisoners being ignored, corruption in politics, and working for Rand.

  • Klaus Rifbjerg

    Klaus Rifbjerg discusses his writing and films

    1968

    Klaus Rifbjerg talks about his upbringing, hibooks "Terminal Innocence", "Lonni og Carl", and "The Opera Lover", and the impact of translation.

  • Swan Lake

    Lucia Chase discusses the American Ballet Theater's Swan Lake at the Civic Opera House

    Feb. 15, 1967

    Lucia Chase discusses the rehearsal and performance of Swan Lake of the American Ballet Theater at the Civic Opera House. Includes Peter Ilich Tschaikovsky music from Swan Lake.

  • Rose Rigsby and Betty Shifflett discuss writing and being a writer

    Jun. 7, 1971

    Rose Rigsby a writer and poet is interviewed along with Betty Shifflett, who teaches fiction at Columbia College. Ms Rigsby and Ms. Shifflett talk about writing with Studs. Ms. Rigsby reads from her stories and about her time in the Sanitarium and receiving shock therapy. Several excerpts are presented from an interview with Rose Rigsby speaking about children and of taking care of them. (1925145-3-1)

  • Jean Ritchie

    Jean Ritchie discusses her career and music

    Apr. 29, 1977

    Jean Ritchie discusses her life, music, experiences, and career. She also discusses folk music. Includes songs performed by Jean Ritchie including "Shady Grove", "None But One", "Sweet Sound in the Wind", "Riddle Song" (sung with Oscar Brand), "See That Rainbow Shine", "Black Waters" (sung with Janis Ian), "Now is the Love of the Day", "Little Lonesome Dove", "Barbry Allen", "Brightest and Best", and "Now Is The Cool of the Day".

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