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Actor Victor Spinetti talks with Studs Terkel about "Oh, What A Lovely War!" ; part 2
1962 Part Two of this engrossing interview sees Spinetti elaborate on characters from Joan Littlewood's production of "Oh, What A Lovely War!" in England. Includes a reading of "The English Seaside in High Summer" and an a capella performance of the musical's Act I closer, "Good-bye-ee!", both by Spinetti.
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Reporter and author John L. Spivak talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1
1967 Studs and Spivak talk all things labor: unions, strikes, and spies. Spivak's work reporting on Fascism and Socialism is also discussed.
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Jessie Binford discusses Hull House and Chicago ; part 2
1968 Jessie Binford discusses Chicago and Hull House
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Reporter and author John L. Spivak talks about his autobiography with Studs Terkel ; part 2
1967 Several aspects of Spivak's career are discussed in detail, including his exposure of chain gangs, a Depression-era Communist forgery, investigating the anti-Nazi underground in Germany and how to exploit the insecurities of vigilantes.
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Discussing the book "Walter Lippmann and the American century" with the author Ronald Steel
Sep. 18, 1980 Studs Terkel and Ronald talk about Lippmann's privileged early life, his time at Harvard, and his positions as editor of The New Republic and New York World. They also discuss Lippmann's silence — as a Jewish man — regarding persecution of Jews in World War II.
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Gloria Steinem discusses the 10th anniversary of "Ms." magazine
Jun. 17, 1982 According to Gloria Steinem, "Ms." magazine is not only a national feminist magazine, but it's also a portable friend. A regular feature of the magazine is to celebrate found women, women who are not celebrities but who should be celebrated for what they do. This interview also includes an excerpt of Aunt Molly Jackson.
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Stan Steiner talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1
1967 Discussing the book "The New Indians" and interviewing the author Stan Steiner.
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Stan Steiner talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2
1967 Discussing the book "The New Indians" and interviewing the author Stan Steiner.
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Jeanne Stellman discusses her book "Work Is Dangerous to Your Health: A Handbook of Health Hazards in the Workplace and What You Can Do About Them"
Feb. 11, 1974 Jeanne Stellman discusses her book, "Work Is Dangerous to Your Health: A Handbook of Health Hazards in the Workplace and What You Can Do About Them," and workplace safety issues in a variety of industries. Topics of discussion include the importance of prioritizing health in the workplace and consulting workers on workplace safety issues, and industry responses to occupational hazards.
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Philip M. Stern discusses his book "The Rape of the Taxpayer"
Mar. 16, 1975 Discussing the book, "The Rape of the Taxpayer," and interviewing the author Philip M. Stern.