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A cab driver in London and James Cameron discuss housing ; part 1
1970 On his way to meet James Cameron, the taxi cab driver tells Studs Terkel about the demolition site they're passing. The cab driver explains that 30,000 more hotel rooms are needed because of the jumbo jet trade. The cab driver said the rooms are needed to advance London's tourism. James Cameron discusses the demolition that's happening at Ashburn Gardens. Cameron explains how the homes that are being torn down house students, au pairs, and people of color. Cameron also talks about how he never went to school or received an education.
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James Cameron discusses his experiences as a Brittish Journalist and his political and social beliefs ; part 4
Jun. 4, 1973 Studs Terkel interview with James Cameron, Brittish journalist. They discuss a variety of topics with politics and young people's attitudes the majority of the interview. This interview is done in Chicago, while the other three parts were done at Lewis and Clark College.
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Basil Davidson discusses African history, culture and his book, "Lost Cities of Africa" with Studs Terkel ; part 1
1968 Studs interview with Basil Davidson, Africanologist, about his book, "Lost Cities of Africa." The interview takes place in Barnes, London. They touch on African culture, history, and civilization.
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Swedish Prime Minister Olaf Palme discusses his socialist political viewpoints with Studs Terkel in Sweden at the House of Parliament
Nov. 5, 1973 Studs Terkel interviews Sweden Prime Minister Olaf Palme at the House of Parliament. They discuss socialist political viewpoints and touch on a large variety of subjects. Major topics include work environment, working women, issues of ordinary people, industrialism, the post-industrial society, technology, and communities. Studs gives a short post script to inform listeners about the arrest of five journalists in Sweden, who were charged with exposing information about a secret police called the Information Branch. It was said that they jeopardized Sweden's security.
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Herman Kogan, Helen Malone in conversation with Studs Terkel
Feb. 20, 1960 As a tribute to Nelson Algren after his death, a collection of his writing is dramatized in this radio program titled "Come in at the Door."
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Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini ; part 2
Aug. 15, 1962 Laura Fermi discusses Benito Mussolini and her book "Mussolini."
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Sir George Bolton of Bank of London discusses British economic depression
Sep. 23, 1970 Sir George Bolton discusses how the 1929 American stock market crash affected international banking and investment and how economy and culture relate to each other.