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Interview with Nelson Algren conference members
Dec. 28, 1995 Studs Terkel convenes a conference devoted to examining the works of author Nelson Algren.
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Interview with Nelson Algren and Fred Hogan
Jun. 23, 1977 Interviewing author Nelson Algren and an investigator for the New Jersey Public Defender's Office, Fred Hogan. Hogan found evidence that led to the overturning of the first conviction of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter.
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Robert Allen discusses his book "The Port Chicago Mutiny"
May. 12, 1989 On July 17, 1944, there was a huge explosion at Port Chicago in California. Of the 320 men on duty at the pier that died, 202 of them were Black. Robert Allen's book, "The Port Chicago Mutiny: The Story of the Largest Mass Mutiny Trial in U.S. Naval History," covers the story of poor working conditions, the explosion, work stoppage, the trial and the outcome. There is an excerpt of Joe Small, recalling what happened, when he was a sailor present there.
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David Brokensha discusses African literature and writers ; part 2
Dec. 19, 1960 David Brokensha discusses African literature and writers. Brokensha also discusses African culture. David Brokensha reads an excerpt from "The Dark Child" by Camara Laye.
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Interview with John Amis
May. 18, 1983 Interviewing John Amis, British radio personality and host of the television quiz show, "My Music"
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Michael Anania discusses and reads his books of poetry "The Red Menace" and "The Sky At Ashland"
Nov. 24, 1986 Michael Anania discusses and reads his from his books of poetry called "The Red Menace" and "The Sky At Ashland". Anania also discusses his life and inspirations. Includes a clip of children speaking about the world and war. Includes a clip of a jazz song called "Lester Leap In" by Count Basie at the end of the program.
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George Anastaplo discusses his denial into the Illinois State Bar Association
Feb. 6, 1986 Before admittance, 17 members of the Illinois Bar Association asked George Anastaplo two questions. Should people in the Communist Party be allowed to practice law, to which Anastaplo answered yes. The members then asked Anastaplo if he was a member of the party. Anastaplo refused to answer that question because he deemed it an improper question for the Bar to ask. Anastaplo himself argued his case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Interview with Scott Anderson and John Lee Anderson discussing the World Anti-Communist League
1980 Discussing "Inside the League: The Shocking Expose of How Terrorists, Nazis, and Latin American Death Squads have Infiltrated the World Anti-Communist League" (published by Dodd Mead & Co.) with the authors, journalists Scott Anderson and Jon Lee Anderson.