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  • Interview with George Blankston, Chris Janus and George Mavragenes

    1969

    Discussing Greece and interviewing George Blankston, Chris Janus, and George Mavragenes [Includes a special message from Melina Mercouri]. *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Michael O'Sullivan discusses the IRA and civil strife in Northern Ireland

    Oct. 20, 1971

    Journalist and photographer Michael O’Sullivan discusses the IRA and civil strife in Northern Ireland. O’Sullivan plays several of his tape recordings, including news coverage clips and interviews with IRA organizers and Irish civilians. Studs plays recordings of traditional Irish pub music. *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Cyrus Colter reads from and discusses his novel, "The River of Eros"

    Jun. 30, 1972

    Set on the South Side of Chicago in 1971, Cyrus Colter's novel, "The River of Eros," is the story of Clotilda and her two grandchildren. Colter said Clotilda was very similar to the matriarchal roles of the women living in the deep South. *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Father John McKenzie and Dr. Howard Schomer discuss personal responsibility, morality and hate, as it pertains to the Vietnam War ; part 1

    1965

    Whether in the United States or Vietnam, Dr. Schomer asks what are our personal responsibilities for the atrocities? Father John McKenzie talks about a lowering of people's moral tone. People have put their morality in their pockets, so as to get cleared of something and not get involved, added Father McKenzie.

  • Donald Bogle discusses his book "Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies and Bucks"

    Aug. 6, 1973

    "Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies and Bucks: An Interpretive History of Blacks in American Films is Donald Bogle's study of Black actors and the roles they played in movies. Bogle believed it was important for Black people to see Black heroes in movies. Bogle concluded there were too few roles available for Black actors and too many roles were of stereotypes.

  • Ouida and Paul Lindsey discuss their book "Breaking the Bonds of Racism"

    Sep. 30, 1974

    Public housing is a major topic covered in Ouida and Paula Lindsey's book, "Breaking the Bonds of Racism." Ouida Lindsey tearfully explains that white people can't always understand Black people's troubles.Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

  • Interview with Joachim Kaiser

    1967

    Joachim Kaiser discusses critiquing German music and how the music scene in Germany has changed. Studs Terkel in Germany.

  • Printers John Kailen, Gerri Scott, Russ Wadleigh and Hank Orttinger discuss their shrinking trade

    Jan. 13, 1975

    Computers and technology may be good for some people, however, printers John Kailen, Gerri Scott, Russ Wadleigh and Hank Orttinger don't see it that way. As members of typographical unions, they have a skilled trade, and their trade and jobs are being threatened by computers. Some felt their livelihoods were stabbed in the back by the computer.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Myron M. Cherry discusses the dangers of nuclear power with Studs Terkel

    Feb. 24, 1975

    Discussing nuclear perils and interviewing Myron M. Cherry.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with William Braden and Malcolm Boyd

    1967

    Discussing "The private sea" and "L.S.D. and the search for God" by Braden and interviewing William Braden and Rev Malcolm Boyd.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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