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  • Eva Le Gallienne

    Eva Le Gallienne discusses theater

    Feb. 1, 1965

    Eva Le Gallienne discusses and compares American theater and European theater. She also discusses different playwrights such as Henrik Johan Ipsen and Anton Chekhov.

  • Bill Leahy discusses his views on the political and social struggles in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

    Oct. 20, 1975

    Studs interview with Irishman, Bill Leahy, on the political complexities surrounding Ireland in the 1960s-1970s. Leahy provides some historical background of the IRA and British colonial occupation of Ireland. They discuss Irish music, the Civil Rights Movement in Ireland, and contemporary myths about Ireland. Several Irish songs were played, but many of the titles were not captured. Planksty's music was played twice.

  • Henry Barraud

    Henry Barraud, French composer, discusses his musical compositions

    May. 5, 1960

    While visiting Paris, France Studs talks with Henry Barraud. Monsieur Barraud speaks of writing three different types of Opera: Grand Opera, Opera Comique, and Opera Bouffe. Monsier Barraud and Studs discusses a bit of each piece. They end their time discussing the other forms of music that he writes and his work with Paris Radio.

  • Mortimer J. Adler

    Mortimer J. Adler, American philosopher, educator & author discusses his book "The Difference of Man and the Difference it Makes"

    1967

    Discussing "The Difference of Man and the Difference it Makes" and the philosophical ideals of Mortimer J. Adler. Mr. Adler speaks of his idea that the difference between human and animal behavior is a radical difference in kind.

  • Timothy Leary

    Timothy Leary talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    Dec. 1, 1966

    Interviewing Timothy Leary.

  • Timothy Leary

    Dr. Timothy Leary discusses the stages of the psychadelic experience of turning on and his role as a Shaman ; part 2

    Dec. 1, 1966

    Studs interviews Dr. Timothy Leary about the three stages of the psychadelic experience: turning on, tuning in, and dropout. Leary discusses how his life changed from being a successful psychologist and professor at Harvard to renewing his life as a religious teacher. He shares how the drug LSD is used in the tribal communities who turn on and also explains the values of those who practice turning on. Leary also describes other methods used to turn on, which he considers a religious experience. Studs reads what Richard Goldstein said about Dr. Leary.

  • Charles LeBaron

    Charles LeBaron discusses his book "Gentle Vengeance"

    Jan. 1, 1981

    Discussing the book "Gentle Vengeance" with the author Charles LeBaron. LeBaron discusses his life attending Harvard Medical School, doctors, and healthcare.

  • Lotte Lehmann talks with Studs Terkel

    Apr. 14, 1960

    Lotte Lehmann discusses her retirement from opera and how she knew when to stop singing concerts.

  • Sidney Lens

    Sidney Lens discusses his autobiography "Unrepentant Radical" and labor organizing

    May. 29, 1980

    Discussing the biography, "Unrepentant Radical: An American Activist's Account of Five Turbulent Decades," with the author Sidney Lens.

  • Gore Vidal draws parallels between the United States of 1876 and 1976.

    Mar. 18, 1976

    Writer Gore Vidal discusses his novel, 1876, and how the political corruption and social atmosphere of the times inspired its plot. Vidal reads several excerpts from the book.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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