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  • John Kobler discusses his book "Capone"

    Aug. 23, 1971
  • Ferdinand Lundberg discusses his book "Rockefeller syndrome"

    Dec. 18, 1975
  • Ian McKellan discusses National Theatre of Great Britain's performance of Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" at the Blackstone Theatre in Chicago

    May. 7, 1986
  • Jessica Mitford discusses "Fine old conflict"

    Oct. 7, 1977
  • Victor S. Navasky discusses blacklisting of entertainers

    Dec. 1980
  • Tim O'Brien in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 3, 1978
  • Harry Petrakis discusses his book "Nick the Greek"

    Dec. 4, 1979
  • John Powers discusses his book "Unoriginal sinner and the ice cream God"

    Oct. 14, 1977
  • Grace Radowski in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 1, 1970
  • Fleming Brown plays the banjo and discusses his career with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 12, 1982

    Fleming Brown, banjo player, discusses the influences Uncle Dave Macon, Pete Seeger, The Almanac Singers, and his teacher, Doc Hopkins had on him. He and Terkel also discuss the influence of WLS's Barn Dance radio show in Chicago and the Grand Ole Opry's WSM had on folk music. Fleming plays "Uncle Buddy" by Arthur Smith, to open and close the show. He also discusses the themes of Appalachian music such as lost love, mystery and murder, and plays examples for the audience.

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