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Arnold Wesker and Doris Lessing discuss the poor, literature, and theater among other topics in England ; part 1
Sep. 1, 1970 Arnold Wesker and Doris Lessing discuss the poor, theater, and literature in England. They also discuss art, life, values, race relations, and what people from other countries have in common . The interview takes place in England.
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Peter Lewis discusses George Orwell, the subject of his book "George Orwell, The Road to 1984"
Jun. 21, 1982 Discussing the book "George Orwell, the road to 1984" with the author Peter Lewis.
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Discussing "The Romantic Egoists" and interviewing Scottie Fitzgerald
Dec. 5, 1974 Discussing "The Romantic Egoists" and interviewing Scottie Fitzgerald.
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Lenore Griesing, Carol Kleiman, and Joan Smutny discuss women suffrage and the event they organized, "Woman Power Through Education"
Mar. 1, 1969 Studs interview with Lenore Griesing, Carol Kleiman, and Joan Smutny, organizers of "Woman Power through Education" at the National College of Education. Studs played a part of a recorded interview he had with Sybil Thorndike, a pacifist. The recording was about women's right to vote and political involvement. He also played part of a song that was played at Susan B. Anthony's birthday party but no title was given. The interview covered motherhood, education for women, family life, choices, and liberation.
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Derek Bell and Kevin Conneff of the Chieftains musical group discuss Irish folk music
Dec. 8, 1976 Interviewing Derek Bell and Kevin Conneff two members of the Chieftains musical group specializing in Irish folk music.
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Andrew Patner discusses his book, "I.F. Stone: A Portrait" and Stone's career as a newspaper man
Mar. 10, 1988 Studs Terkel interview with Andrew Patner about his book, "I.F. Stone: A Portrait" that speaks to the life of newspaper man Izzy Stone. Patner describes his preparation and efforts to interview Stone. They discuss Stones incredible work in spite of the fact that he was nearly blind and deaf. Both Studs and Patner read excerpts from the book. They discuss Stones knowledge of literature, Greek philosophy, the Vietnam War, and his ability to speak French. Studs quotes a review of Patner's book from a newspaper. Patner also quotes Izzy Stone comments about Socrates.
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Discussing the techniques, philosophy, histories, and instruments of classical Indian music and interviewing Ravi Shankar
Oct. 26, 1961 Discussing the techniques, philosophy, histories, and instruments of classical Indian music with Ravi Shankar. Includes Ravi Shankar playing the sitar, tambura, and tabla among other instruments.
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Herman and Rick Kogan discuss their book "Yesterday's Chicago"
Oct. 15, 1976 Herman and Rick Kogan give a brief overview of the history of Chicago (1816-1955) by discussing their book "Yesterday's Chicago".