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Norman Mailer discusses his writing, literature, and American life
Mar. 17, 1960 Norman Mailer discusses his writing, literary criticism, and American life. Other topics of conversation include Mailer’s thoughts on “affirmative” literary works, apathy and a lack of passion in modern life, beat writers and their reception in the United States, and many of his contemporary writers.
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Norman Mailer discusses the meaning and future of space exploration
Jan. 29, 1971 Norman Mailer discusses how recent trips to the moon fit into the American consciousness, technology and machines in modern life, individuality, and the future of space exploration. Studs and Mailer read excerpts from "Fire on the Moon."
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Chicago area college teachers discuss recent grievances
1969 Discussing the role of the teacher and the Chicago Junior College teachers' grievances with Dr. Mary Mainwaring, Gordon Murray, Dr. Peter Senn and Dr. Morris Springer.
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Soviet intellectuals discuss Soviet arts and culture
May. 28, 1962 Soviet intellectuals Tamara Mamedova, Nicolai Pogodin, and Anatol Safronov talk with Studs Terkel about their work with the Institute for Soviet-American Relations (U.S.) and Soviet arts and culture.
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Interviewing Edna Meudt
Nov. 18, 1969 The poet and professor tells Studs about her rural Wisconsin upbringing and her appreciation for regional literary styles.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Sarah Caldwell discusses conducting operas
Aug. 2, 1976 Sarah Caldwell expresses how fortunate she's been in her career as a conductor. This recording also contains an excerpt with opera bass-baritone Donald Gramm.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Interviewing Albert Goldman
Jul. 24, 1974 The sometimes controversial biographer of celebrities takes on the life of sometimes controversial comedian Lenny Bruce.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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John Henry Faulk talks with Studs Terkel
Oct. 8, 1975 The American radio host discusses his part in the popularization of folk music, the fight against the blacklisting of the 1950s, and the corporatization of media outlets.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Garrison Keillor talks with Studs Terkel
Nov. 6, 1997 Discussing the book "Wobegon Boy" (published by Viking) with the author and host of "Prairie Home Companion," Garrison Keillor.