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  • Ramsey Clark discusses crime and the poor in America

    According to former United States States Attorney, Ramsey Clark, crimes of the poor and violence among the poor are due to their social situations like where they live, where they work, and their lack of education. Seeing the affluent and wealthy people around them add insult to injury, explained Clark. A passage from Clark's book, "Crime in America" is also read by Clark.

  • While in a pub in Hamburg, Studs Terkel talks to six young people ; part 1

    1967

    Music, long hair and the war are among the topics discussed at the pub. Ingo plays the guitar and he's looking for fun with music. Ingo hopes to get married and have children one day. When asked about the war, Brigitte says she doesn't like to think about it and that people should forget about what happened. It's apparent that the group wants to live in peace but none of the individuals have any plans for making a better world.

  • Studs Terkel talks to six young people about their outlooks on life ; part 2

    1967

    Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion. The conversation continues with Studs talking to the group about their futures. They say they're happiest when playing their music.

  • James M. Cameron discusses his book "Here Is Your Enemy"

    1966

    James Cameron describes his experiences while in North Vietnam during the Vietnam War as the first Western correspondent admitted.

  • Lois Wheeler Snow discusses her book “China on Stage”

    Actor and author Lois Wheeler Snow discusses her book “China on Stage,” and shares her experiences in China, primarily involving ballet, opera, and plays.

  • Barbara Carroll discusses her life as a jazz pianist

    Jul. 12, 1989

    Barbara Carroll demonstrates her piano skills, discusses her career as a singer and musician, and shares her passion for jazz music.

  • Paul Carroll discusses his book of poetry "The Garden of Earthly Delights"

    Jul. 7, 1986

    Discussing the book of poetry "The Garden of Earthly Delights" with poet Paul Carroll, winner of the 1985 Chicago Poets Award.

  • Sam Gary and Josh White discuss folk music and their careers

    1960

    Interviewing singer, guitarist, and civil rights activist Josh White and blues singer Sam Gary about their blues and folk music.

  • Steppenwolf Theatre members discuss the play "The Caretaker”

    Sep. 24, 1985

    Interviewing producer Harold Pinter and actors Jeff Perry and Gary Sinise. They discuss their careers and present excerpts from Steppenwolf Theatre’s production “The Caretaker.”

  • Guy Carawan and Evan Carawan discuss the impact of the Highlander Folk School

    Feb. 23, 1995

    Interviewing activist and musician Guy Carawan and his son, musician Evan Carawan. They discuss the impact of the Highlander Folk School during the Civil Rights Movement and their relationship with folk music. Includes a test tone that lasts 20 seconds. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

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