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Anndrena Belcher discusses her life growing up in the Appalachian mountains of Kentucky
Aug. 20, 1991 Singer and storyteller Anndrena Belcher discusses her life growing up in the Appalachian mountains of Kentucky and the damaging effects industrialization and coal mining had on the economic, environmental, health, and social conditions of its communities. These experiences and stories serve as inspiration for Belcher as she travels across the country singing and storytelling to raise awareness about Appalachian life. Belcher sings Jean Ritchie’s 1972 song “West Virginia Mine Disaster”.
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Interview with Anndrena Belcher
Dec. 29, 1993 Interviewing singer and storyteller Anndrena Belcher.
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Interview with Belinda Belcher
Feb. 1, 1995 Interviewing Belinda Belcher, executive director of the Uptown People's Law Center, and guest.
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Sally Belfrage discusses her book “Living with War: A Belfast Year”
Oct. 23, 1987 Investigative journalist Sally Belfrage discusses her book “Living With War: A Belfast Year.” Belfrage discusses the complexities of the British and Irish relationship in Belfast and how opinions on this subject change from generation to generation. Studs plays Ireland's national anthem “Amhrán na bhFiann / The Soldier’s Song”; a traditional Irish song “The Sash My Father Wore”; and "Four Green Fields" - Tommy Makem and The Clancy Brothers (1969).
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Interview with Derrick Bell
Oct. 25, 1967 Interviewing lawyer, activist and author Derrick Bell.
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Gladys Joyce Adams and Yvonne Hammond discuss female youth in Chicago ; part 2
1968 The D. J.'s, a group of teenagers, discuss their lives, interests, and ambitions. Gladys Joyce Adams and Yvonne Hammond discuss the female youth and youth groups in Chicago. Joyce and Hammond discuss the girl's club the Divine Ladies and other girl's clubs. Christy and Frank Carney in "West Side" (part 3).
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John Bergman, Mike Bail, Jill Reiner, Tom Swift, Geese Theatre Company in conversation with Studs Terkel
May. 23, 1988 Interviewing members of the Geese Theatre Company; Mike Bail, Jill Reiner, Tom Swift, and Artistic Director John Bergman. The Geese Theatre Company specializes in drama therapy in prisons, for correctional staff, and for sexual and violent offenders.
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Ira Berkow discusses his book "Pitchers Do Get Lonely"
Aug. 9, 1988 The Chicago Cubs and their first night game at Wrigley Field, Marvin Miller and the players' union and why Muhammad Ali didn't take his prescription medicines are all topics covered in Ira Berkow;s book, "Pitchers Do Get Lonely and other Sports Stories".
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Interview with Ira Berkow
Jun. 27, 1997 Interviewing sportswriter Ira Berkow.