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  • Dick Simpson discusses neighborhood government system

    Mar. 1, 1979

    Dick Simpson, alderman of Chicago, discusses neighborhood governments. He describes the history, explains the uses of wards, and shows how the system can work in light of a recent election in Chicago. Studs reads an article about the recent election by Mike Royko.

  • Renault Robinson and Robert McClory, author of "The Man Who Beat Clout City" discuss the the Chicago Police Department and race relations

    Jul. 24, 1978

    Renault Robinson, founder of the African American Patrolman's League in Chicago, and Robert McClory, journalist and author of a biography of Robinson, "The Man Who Beat Clout City," discuss Robinson's life and court case, Robinson v. Chicago Police Department. Robinson recalls how he was seen as a model policeman until he created the Afro-American Police League, when the Police Department started treating him differently.

  • Jan Bauer, Mary Garrity, Ann Griffin, and Harry Wells discuss Chicago law system and community groups

    Mar. 13, 1978

    Jan Bauer, Mary Garrity, Ann Griffin and Harry Wells discuss crime, poverty, law, and community relations. They each come from different community programs which are trying to make Chicago safer for everyone.

  • David Lewis discusses Canadian culture and politics

    Nov. 12, 1976

    David Lewis, Canadian politician, discusses Canada's domestic and foreign affairs, including their relationship with America. He also spends some time talking about Canadian socialism including universal health insurance.

  • Dan McCarthy and Max Smith discuss gay rights

    Oct. 1, 1979

    Dan McCarthy and Max Smith discuss their lives including the differences between growing up gay in different races. They also discuss religion, employment and housing issues they have encountered. Part of an earlier interview with Henry Weimhoff is played.

  • Discussing Amnesty International and interviewing Rose Styron

    Feb. 9, 1976
  • Gregory Dell Discusses his visit to the American hostages in Iran

    Mar. 11, 1980

    Reverend Greg Dell talks about the Iran Hostage Crisis and his visit to Iran to meet with the hostages and the student captures. He gives an overview of the students' thoughts about America's involvement in Iran and ideas on how to fix the relations between the two countries.

  • Daniel Ellsberg Discusses the publication of "The Pentagon Papers" ; part 1

    1980

    Daniel Ellsberg, political activist and former military analyst, discuses his release of the Pentagon Papers and his thoughts on how the Vietnam War played out. He also discusses what he believes the next war could look like and how America, and the world, would be affected by nuclear war.

  • Blanche Wiesen Cook discusses her book, "The Declassified Eisenhower: A Divided Legacy of Peace and Political Warfare"

    Aug. 6, 1981

    Blanche Wiesen Cook, historian, professor, and author discusses her book, "The Declassified Eisenhower," and explains Eisenhower's peace and war beliefs. She describes his beliefs at the end of World War II and his relationships with fellow generals and leaders.

  • Mohammed Milham and Joseph Abileah discuss Israeli-Palestinian issues

    May. 8, 1981

    Mohammed Milham, Mayor of Halhoul, and musician Joseph Abileah discuss their lives and Israel-Palestinian issues. The two men discuss the creation of Israel after World War II and the tensions that caused with Palestine, Jordan, and Syria. They also talk about their views on how to fix the problem such as an autonomy plan or teaching children to not hate.

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