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Paul Theroux discusses his book “Picture Palace”
Jun. 23, 1978 Writer Paul Theroux discusses his book “Picture Palace” and the meaning of a photograph with Studs Terkel. Both Theroux and Terkel read excerpts from Theroux’s book, and an audio clip of a photographer discussing what photography means to them is played.
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Gordon Thomas discusses his book “The Day the Bubble Burst: A Social History of the Wall Street Crash of 1929”
Oct. 16, 1979 Author Gordon Thomas discusses his book “The Day the Bubble Burst: A Social History of the Wall Street Crash of 1929” and other stories from the Stock Market Crash of 1929 with Studs Terkel. Both Thomas and Terkel read excerpts from Thomas’ book and an audio clip is played of Sidney Weinberg, a man who experienced the Stock Market Crash firsthand.
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Peter van der Linde discusses his book “Time Bomb”
Mar. 1978 Discussing the book "Time bomb" with the author Peter Van der Linde.
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John Henry Faulk discusses his book "Fear on Trial" ; part 1
Dec. 1, 1964 Folklorist and radio show host John Henry Faulk discusses his book "Fear on Trial," covering his experiences being on the Hollywood blacklist and his lawsuit against AWARE; includes Christmas story at the end of part 2.
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Susan Sontag discusses Tuberculosis
Jun. 30, 1978 Sontag reads from "Illness as Metaphor" and discusses differences between diseases, particularly tuberculosis and cancer, regarding historic understanding and cultural representation.
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Allan Y. Cohen discusses his book "Understanding Drug Use"
Jan. 29, 1971 Psychedelic drugs are the topic covered in Allan Cohen's book, "Understanding Drug Use: An Adult's Guide to Drugs and the Young". Cohen said young people he counseled often asked, "What's my life really about?" If they were having trouble internally, is that why they were seeking something on the outside, like drugs and chemicals to enhance their lives, is what Cohen wondered.
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Louis Armstrong discusses music
Jun. 24, 1962 In a nightclub in Chicago, at two in the morning and after a performance, Louis Armstrong talks about his music stylings. Notes are good to learn the tune, says Armstrong, but it's all about the phrasing. Armstrong explained, it's up to you to express yourself. Armstrong shared the one piece of advice that had always stuck with him. King Oliver told Armstrong not to worry about the notes but rather to put some lead into the song.
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