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William Serrin discusses his book “The Company and the Union”
Apr. 26, 1973 Studs Terkel speaks with writer William Serrin about the United Auto Workers, various strikes in history, and Serrin’s book “The Company and the Union.” Audio clips of auto workers are played where the interviewees discuss strikes and working conditions. Serrin reads an excerpt from his book. The song “Gonna Roll the Union On” is played.
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Jessie F. [Florence] Binford discusses Jane Addams
Jun. 2, 1960 Ms. Binford talks with Studs about Jane Addams' life and her dedication to social service with the women and children of Chicago. Ms.Binford discusses the creation of Hull House and the associated buildings and how deeply in need they were of the help.
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Laurel Shackelford discusses the book "Our Appalachia: An Oral History"
Mar. 30, 1977 Interviewing Laurel Shackelford, author of "Our Appalachia: An Oral History," and discussing oral history.
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Neil and Susan Sheehan discuss journalism
Jun. 9, 1972 Studs Terkel talks with journalists Neil and Susan Sheehan about objective and responsible journalism, as well as what can influence a news story. A sound bite of photographer Jerome Zerbe is played where Zerbe discusses taking photos of the upper class during the Great Depression. Another sound bite is played of a man named Joe Begley discussing how laws created during the Great Depression should have met the needs of the people better.
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Interview with Jean Shepherd ; part 2
Dec. 1, 1966 Interviewing Jean Shepherd.
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David Scherman discusses “The Best of Life,” a book he edited
Oct. 12, 1973 Photographer David Scherman talks with Studs Terkel about the stories that photos can tell, famous photographers, and the book “The Best of Life,” which Scherman edited. A recording of the song “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” by the Weavers is played.
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Jessie F. [Florence] Binford talks with Studs Terkel about Jane Addams
Jun. 13, 1960 Ms. Binford talks with Studs about Jane Addams life and her dedication to social service with the women and children of Chicago. Ms.Binford discusses the creation of Hull House and the associated buildings and how deeply in need they were of the help.
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Hiram Sherman discusses the play “A Flea in Her Ear”
Apr. 23, 1968 Studs Terkel speaks with actor Hiram Sherman about Sherman’s play “A Flea in Her Ear,” winning awards, and the differences between American theater and European theater.
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Hiram Sherman discusses the play “Mary, Mary” ; part 2
Sep. 7, 1962 Studs Terkel and actor Hiram Sherman discuss Sherman’s upcoming play “Mary, Mary,” the Actors’ Equity Association, and what it is like to be an actor.
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William L. Shirer discusses his book "The Collapse of the Third Republic"
1970 William L. Shirer discusses his book "The Collapse of the Third Republic". Shirer talks about the fall of the third republic of France. Shirer also discusses World War II Europe.