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Discussing the book "Dr. Rocksinger and the age of longing" with the author Jill Robinson
May. 17, 1978 Discussing the book "Dr. Rocksinger and the age of longing" with the author Jill Robinson.
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Ousmane Sembene discusses his films “Xala” and “Ceddo”
Feb. 1, 1978 Interviewing African film maker Ousmane Sembene. Interpreted and translated by Jim Spiegler.
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Discussing the book "The Mountain People"with the author, anthropologist Colin Turnbull ; part 1
Mar. 15, 1973 A generation ago, the Iks displayed the human values of devotion to family, caring of the elderly, young, sick, and compassion for human suffering. With the loss of territory and increasing population coupled with limited mobility, the Iks suffered a reversal of compassion and in order to survive became mean, despicable, and inhumane. Examples are drawn from Turnbull's book, "Mountain People" as discussed with the author. Comparisons of the Iks to United States society are drawn.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. discusses civil rights in regards to his "I Have a Dream" speech
Oct. 22, 1964 Studs Terkel interviews Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the home of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. They discuss King's "I Have a Dream" speech that he made in 1963, at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial. At the end of the program there are various gospel music selections featuring Jackson and others.
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John Prine discusses his life and his formation in music
1975 The opening song is a rebroadcast from a previous recording with Studs Terkel. John Prine talks about his family history in Paradise, Kentucky and when he was born and raised in Maywood, Illinois (Chicago Greater Area). Prine is known for humorous lyrics about love, life, and current events, as well as serious songs with social commentary, or which recollect melancholy tales from his life. All the songs are played in the studio from his albums "John Prine" and "Diamonds in the Rough"
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James Cameron discusses journalist responsibility and expectations of political leaders with Studs in Ashburn Gardens, London ; part 2
1970 Studs Terkel interview with James Cameron, Brittish journalist. They discuss the objective truth and facts of journalism. Cameron shares his experience with a dying Winston Churchill and his views on science and human values. Politics, youth, and the atomic bomb are also topics in this interview. Studs quotes Albert Einstein and Sidney Burnstein, while Cameron quotes Oliver Cromwell. James Cameron's book, "Point of Departure" is also mentioned in the interview.
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James Cameron and Studs Terkel discuss their experience in Lincoln Park and how the peaceful demonstration changed to violence with the use of police tear gas ; part 1
Aug. 28, 1968 Studs Terkel and James Cameron talk about their witness of the peaceful demonstration at Lincoln Park the night before. They discuss the kind and caring interaction between older adults and the young. Both reflect on how the event changed from peaceful to somewhat violent when police gathered and used tear gas on the crowd.