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  • Discussing mad cow disease with the Director of the Humane Society of the United States, Howard Lyman

    Apr. 11, 1996
  • Interview with Lee Botts and Dr. Orie Loucks

    Feb. 5, 1988

    Discussing "Silent Spring," by Rachel Carson with environmental activist Lee Botts and botanist Dr. Orie Loucks.

  • Joseph Collins discusses his books "Now We Can Speak" and "What Difference Could a Revolution Make?"

    Feb. 8, 1983

    Discussing the books "Now We Can Speak: A Journey Through the New Nicaragua" and "What Difference Could a Revolution Make?: Food and Farming in the New Nicaragua" with the author Joseph Collins.

  •  Bertrand Russell

    Studs Terkel discusses and presents a memoir of British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist and Nobel laureate Lord Bertrand Russell

    Feb. 3, 1970

    Studs talks of British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist and Nobel laureate Lord Bertrand Russell, and presents a recorded discussion with Lord Russell from December of 1961. Lord Russell speaks of a strong stance on nuclear disarmament, and the current climate of politics, science and society.

  • Dr. Samuel Epstein discusses his book, "Hazardous Waste in America"

    Mar. 14, 1983

    Dr. Samuel Epstein, author and Director of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, at the University of Illinois Medical School, talks about his book, "Hazardous Waste in America." Dr. Epstein explains the four types of hazardous waste, (nuclear, petroleum, mining, and fossil fuels) and describes how they can better be disposed of including burning, recycling/renewing, and interim storage. He also describes a case study of Hoffman-Taff in Verona, Missouri.

  • Rolf Liebermann

    Rolf Liebermann discusses the Hamburg State Opera and describes their operation and performances

    1967

    Studs interviews Rolf Liebermann, director and composer, at the Hamburische Staatsoper in Hamburg, Germany. Liebermann explains some history of previous directors and performances. Many artists and operas are mentioned, but only a few were focused on in detail. Liebermann explains details about the operation of the opera highlighting the budget and the functions of the opera house. The recording stops short toward the end of the interview.

  • David Attenborough discusses the book and television documentary "Life On Earth"

    Oct. 29, 1981

    Biologist, natural historian, and author David Attenborough discusses his book and upcoming television series “Life on Earth.” The book, show, and this interview focus on discussing the evolution of life.

  • Bob and Joan Ericksen

    Bob and Joan Ericksen discuss the literary work of Peter Weiss and environmental ecology

    1967

    Bob and Joan Ericksen, both educators, artists, and environmental ecologists, discuss the literary work of Peter Weiss' "I Come Out of My Hiding Place" and environmental ecology. Excerpt of Peter Weiss reading from "I Come Out of My Hiding Place." The book speaks of why he writes and why he pursues his art (unknown source). The interview ends with a reading by Studs of an excerpt fro, Gustav Meyrink's "The Green Face."

  • Discussing the Beyond Beef campaign with executive director and family farmer Howard Lyman

    Apr. 1, 1993

    The Beyond Beef campaign opposes the "cattle culture" of over-production and over-consumption of beef and advocates a fifty percent cut in beef consumption.

  • Discussing the book "Nuclear Inc.: The Men and Money Behind Nuclear Energy" with the author, investigative reporter Mark Hertsgaard

    May. 31, 1983
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