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Studs Terkel Archive Podcast

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Selections from the WFMT collection of Terkel’s radio interviews, delivered several times each week. An unofficial feed.
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Senator Eugene McCarthy talks about his presidential campaign

First broadcast on March 03, 1975. Former Minnesota Senator Eugene McCarthy talks about his presidential campaign. Includes an excerpt of a 1968 program in which Studs and James Cameron visit Lincoln Park after the Chicago Democratic Convention riots.

Mar 03, 202152 min

Licia Albanese discusses her opera performances

First broadcast on February 27, 1960. Licia Albanese discusses her performance preparations, advice to young new opera singers, the conductor techniques from Fausto Cleva, and the late Arturo Toscanini.

Feb 27, 202139 min

Calvin Trillin discusses his book “Killings”

First broadcast on February 13, 1984. Writer Calvin Trillin discusses his book “Killings” and the murder cases included in the book. Trillin also reads a poem written by one of the victims.

Feb 13, 202154 min

Neil Postman discusses the book, "The School Book: For People Who Want to Know What All the Hollering Is About,".

First broadcast on February 08, 1974. Neil Postman, an author, educator, media theorist and cultural critic discusses his book; "The School Book: For People Who Want to Know What All the Hollering Is About,". Mr Postman and Studs talk about his definition of what school is for and it's worth, and they converse about several sections of the book. Mr. Postman reads an excerpt from his book to begin the interview.

Feb 08, 202156 min

Norman Mailer discusses the meaning and future of space exploration

First broadcast on January 29, 1971. Norman Mailer discusses how recent trips to the moon fit into the American consciousness, technology and machines in modern life, individuality, and the future of space exploration. Studs and Mailer read excerpts from "Fire on the Moon."

Jan 29, 202144 min

Mike Royko and Herman Kogan talk with Studs Terkel

First broadcast on January 16, 1967. Discussing Studs' book "Division Street: America" published by Pantheon officially available January 16, 1967 and being interviewed by Herman Kogan and author-journalist Mike Royko.

Jan 16, 202155 min

Newton Minow discusses broadcasting

First broadcast on January 11, 1964. Interviewing Newton Minow, Chicago lawyer and chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. He discusses broadcasting as a public service and spends a great deal of time on the history of commercials and how they changed over time.

Jan 11, 202147 min

Gwendolyn Brooks discusses her poetry

First broadcast on January 03, 1961. Gwendolyn Brooks, Poet Laureate of Illinois, talks about her poetry, her books, and some of her influences.

Jan 03, 202122 min

Saul Alinsky, American community organizer, political activist, and writer discusses his book "Rules for Radicals" with Studs Terkel

Community organizer and social activist, Saul Alinsky speaks about his newest book, "Rules for Radicals," and reminisces about his work in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, his advocacy for African-American labor rights, and his connection with the Mexican-American civil rights movement in California. Although Studs' introduction states that this is a rebroadcast of a 1962 interview, that is incorrect. The interview was recorded in 1971.

Dec 31, 202057 min

Milton Mayer discusses Quakerism and the impact they have had on society

First broadcast on December 27, 1974. Milton Mayer, journalist and educator, talks with Studs about Quakerism. They talk about how religion relates to society in the times of change. Mr Mayer describes an exchange with a gentleman who asked what is a Quaker. The man had been an SS officer who told Mr Mayer his story. The man had been touched by the anonymous generosity of the Quakers many years before. Mr Mayer speaks of A. J. Musty, clergyman and political activist as his mentor and friend, and...

Dec 27, 202055 min

Dick Gregory discusses American politics

First broadcast on December 17, 1964. This interview begins with a clip of one of Dick Gregory’s performances, where he talks about nonviolence and Native Americans. Studs Terkel introduces his guest as an observer, explaining that comedians are the best observers in society. Gregory offers extended analogies to communicate his views on a variety of topics, including the Vietnam War, race relations, segregation, human rights, and urban renewal. [The date is unclear, but it has to be after 1970, ...

Dec 17, 202051 min
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