It comes as no surprise to most voters that candidates are vetted, groomed, and closely instructed on what to say and how to say it.

During excursions to Paris and elsewhere in France, Terkel made field recordings during lively visits to leading intellectual and cultural figures.

The legal systems of the United States and other countries were zestfully interrogated on Studs Terkel’s radio show.

Living in Chicago, a city known around the world for its spirited and bold architecture, it's no surprise that Terkel devoted many programs to exploring the art of building and urban design.

Terkel was fascinated by China's complex history and role in the world.

David Attenborough, Jacques Cousteau, Jane Goodall, Barry Lopez are just a handful of the great communicators about the environment who appeared on Studs Terkel's show and articulated visions for a more delicate balance between human society and the planet as a whole.