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  • Lincoln Mayorga discusses American popular piano music

    May. 30, 1984

    Studs Terkel and Lincoln Mayorga discuss the evolution of American popular piano music with Mayorga playing examples.

  • Senator Eugene McCarthy

    Senator Eugene McCarthy talks about his presidential campaign

    Mar. 3, 1975

    Former Minnesota Senator Eugene McCarthy talks about his presidential campaign. Includes an excerpt of a 1968 program in which Studs and James Cameron visit Lincoln Park after the Chicago Democratic Convention riots.

  • Richard McLanathan

    Richard McLanathan discusses his book "The American Tradition in the Arts"

    1969

    Richard McLanathan discusses his book "The American Tradition in the Arts" and takes Studs on a sprawling journey through artistic breakthroughs in architecture, painting, literature, and more while touching on dozens of artists and their works.

  • Alfred McCoy discusses heroin trafficking; part 1

    1971

    Alfred McCoy discusses the history of heroin trafficking within the context of American foreign policy.

  • Alfred McCoy discusses heroin trafficking; part 2

    1971

    Alfred McCoy discusses the history of heroin trafficking within the context of American foreign policy.

  • David McCullough

    David McCullough discusses his book "Mornings on Horseback"

    Aug. 5, 1981

    Discussing the book "Mornings on Horseback" with author David McCullough.

  • Montgomery, Alabama

    Both Kathy [no last name] and John Beecher discuss their feelings about the South ; part 4

    Apr. 1, 1965

    Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion. After hearing Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peters

    John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peter discuss Catholic Church's Participation in Civil Rights Movement

    Sep. 15, 1965

    John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peters discuss Catholic Church's Participation in Civil Rights Movement. Includes interview with unknown Catholic man opposed to nuns' and priests' involvement. Includes song "It Isn't Nice" by Judy Collins.

  • Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee

    Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry discuss their careers as blues musicians

    1960

    Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry discuss blues music, their backgrounds, and their nearly twenty year collaboration. The duo perform several songs during the interview, including: 00:03:32-00:07:32 "Cornbread, Peas, and Black Molasses" 00:08:50-00:11:50 "Climbing on Top of the Hill" 00:12:35-00:14:30 "Uncle Bud" 00:17:39-00:20:49 unknown song 00:25:16-00:28:15 "That's How I Feel" 00:29:23-00:32:02 unknown song

  • Murray McLauchlan

    Murray McLauchlan discusses his career as a Canadian folk singer and songwriter

    Jul. 26, 1974

    Canadian folk singer Murray McLauchlan discusses his career, influences, style, and most recent album, "Day to Day Dust." McLauchlan performs several songs during the interview, including: 00:00:00-00:04:10 "Maybe Tonight" 00:09:18-00:13:07 "Honky Red" 00:17:47-00:23:20 "Shoeshine Workin' Song" 00:27:28-00:32:13 "Revelations" 00:34:10-00:37:24 "Billy McDaniels" 00:38:58-00:44:28 "Paradise" 00:45:38-00:48:55 "Farmer's Song"

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