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Muhammad Ali discusses his book "The Greatest: My Own Story"
Nov. 26, 1975 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. Muhammad Ali discusses his book "The Greatest: My Own Story," touching on topics including his childhood and family, conversion to Islam, stance on the Vietnam War, and experiences in jail.
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Gertrude Abercrombie discusses art and music in Chicago
Jul. 7, 1977 Gertrude Abercrombie discusses the overlap between her artwork and Chicago jazz scene.
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Thom Bishop discusses the musical revue "Suburbs of Heaven"
Feb. 7, 1979 Interviewing the cast of the musical revue "Suburbs of Heaven," songwriter Thom Bishop, singers Marty Peifer and Megon McDonough. Songs include "Mr. Arthur's Place," "Why Not Talk to Me?" "The Telephone Song," "Just Because You Didn't See Me," "Suburbs of Heaven," "Times I Tried to Love You," "Amateur Night/New Year's Eve," and "Somebody Feels the Water."
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Frederick Ritter discusses Bertolt Brecht; part 1
Jun. 24, 1959 Frederick Ritter, professor at Illinois Institute of Technology, discusses the life and work of playwright Bertolt Brecht, the genre of epic theater, and more.
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Chanticleer discusses the group's history and music
Feb. 24, 1994 Terkel comments and presents the music of Chanticleer, an acapella ensemble, comprised of 12 all male voices. Chanticleer discusses the following: the group vocal composition; the groups history; various recordings; and their influences. Chanticleer performs the following songs live on air: "Benedicamus Domino", "If Ye Love Me", "O Sacrum Convivium", "Nude Descending a Staircase", "When I Fall in Love", "Jesus Met the Woman at the Well", and "Magnificat a 12".
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Studs Terkel comments and presents on the life and work of George Gershwin
Feb. 6, 1979 Terkel comments and presents musical performance of Gershwin program.
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Allen Ginsberg discusses poetry and meditation
Nov. 29, 1976 Studs Terkel and Allen Ginsberg talk about poetry, meditation, and the shifting of American socio-political consciousness between the 50's and 70's.
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Charles Mingus discusses his book "Beneath The Underdog"
May. 20, 1971 Studs Terkel speaks with Charles Mingus about his life and work in the context of his autobiography "Beneath The Underdog".
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Peter Schickele performs and lectures on the music of composer P.D.Q. Bach
Dec. 1, 1988 Peter Schickele, the man behind the pseudonymous musical persona P.D.Q. Bach, gives a lecture on the oft-forgotten composer and sibling of Johann Sebastian Bach, playing and discussing a number of works by the fictitious composer.