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Doris May Lessing discusses the inspiration behind "The Four-Gated City"
Jun. 10, 1969 Doris May Lessing discusses the inspiration behind "The Four-Gated City", her thoughts about science and humanity, and her predictions for the future.
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Denise Levertov and Chuck Matthei discuss non-violence protests
Nov. 15, 1969 Denise Levertov discusses her poetry regarding non-violent protest and using Chuck Matthei's life as a non-violent draft resister for inspiration. Chuck Matthei details his experiences as a draft resister and beliefs in this movement.
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Dr. Carlo Levi discusses his exile and humanity in southern Italy after WW2; part 1
1962 Dr. Carlo Levi talks about his book "Christ Stopped at Eboli", the human condition, and compassion for those suffering during and after World War 2.
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Dr. Carlo Levi discusses Italian literature; Julio & Phillipo sing nursery rhymes, Maria Caniglia discusses opera; part 2
1962 Dr. Carlo Levi talks about the differences in Italian and American literature in the first part. In the second part, children Julio and Phillipo sing Italian nursery rhymes. In the last part, Maria Caniglia and husband Pino Donati discuss opera; part 2.
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Gail Levin discusses the work of Edward Hopper and the Art Institute of Chicago's Hopper's exhibition
Oct. 2, 1981 Discussing the book "Edward Hopper: The Art and the Artist." Includes recordings of Robert Frost reading "The Road Not Taken," Carl Sandburg reading "Gone," and Tom Waits' song "Nighthawks."
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Sam Levenson talks with Studs Terkel
1957 Sam Levenson discusses comedy and talks about his family life. He talks about the social push to get the children "off the corner" and how the roles in a traditional family have changed.
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Studs comments and presents a concert at the Fairmont Hotel with Ramsey Lewis
Dec. 18, 1989 Presenting a concert at the Fairmont Hotel with jazz pianist, composer and radio host Ramsey Lewis.
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Richard Lewis discusses nuclear energy and the politics and dangers surrounding it
1970 Richard Lewis discusses nuclear energy, the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, pollution, and his book "Nuclear Power Rebellion".
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Rolf Liebermann discusses the Hamburg State Opera and describes their operation and performances
1967 Studs interviews Rolf Liebermann, director and composer, at the Hamburische Staatsoper in Hamburg, Germany. Liebermann explains some history of previous directors and performances. Many artists and operas are mentioned, but only a few were focused on in detail. Liebermann explains details about the operation of the opera highlighting the budget and the functions of the opera house. The recording stops short toward the end of the interview.
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Robert Jay Lifton discusses his book "Living and Dying"
Jan. 6, 1975 With his book, "Living and Dying," Robert Jay Lifton, said the point he wanted to make clear is that individuals have to confront death in order to live well. Lifton also talks about deniers of death and their numbing feelings. Social change with regards to death, explained Lifton, will need to occur.