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Studs Terkel Archive Podcast

Ben Welsh•studs.show
Society & Culture
Selections from the WFMT collection of Terkel’s radio interviews, delivered several times each week. An unofficial feed.
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Three Vietman War veterans, Robert Black, Robert Johnson and Dr. Gordon Livingston, discuss the war, part 1

First broadcast on November 12, 1970. Robert Black, Robert Johnson, and Dr. Gordon Livingston talk about the Vietnam War. All three are officers in the military and veterans of the Vietnam War. They talk about the Tet offensive and the Battle of Hue in 1968, and the deplorable treatment of the Vietnamese people by the United States military . Upon returning they have chosen to become anti-Vietnam War because it is not a struggle to stop Communism so much as being a force of destruction.

Nov 12, 2021•1 sec

Professor Ali Irani [pseudonym name to protect his identity] talks about the regime of the Shah [Mohammad Reza Pahlavi]

First broadcast on November 08, 1978. Professor Ali Irani (pseudonym name) is a Humanities professor at a recognized midwest university that discusses the regime of the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Includes a fiften minute interview with an American couple, Luis and Joan Smiley, that talks about their experience with students protesting the regime in Kentucky, Louisiana.

Nov 08, 2021•55 min

Studs Terkel moderates and comments on a round-table debate about the Montessori educational theory

First broadcast on November 03, 1964. A round-table debate about the Montessori educational theory. Four early childhood development professionals speak of the pros and the cons of the program. Speakers include: Fay Bauling advisor at Wilson Jr. College, Dr. Urban Fleege of DePaul University, Dr. Ner Littner from the Institute of Psychoanalysis, and Hannah MacLaren, head teacher from Ancona School.

Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 23 min

Arlo Guthrie discusses his career

First broadcast on October 31, 1980. Arlo Guthrie discusses his approach to songwriting and how storytelling in song writing has changed. He also talks about what it's like to become known for performing works written by others. Arlo Guthrie's music is played and discussed throughout the interview: "Manzanillo Bay", "Week on the Rag", "Buffalo Skinners", "City of New Orleans", "Darkest Hour", "Massachusetts", and "Last Train to Glory". Music has been removed for copyright reasons.

Oct 31, 2021•28 min

Quentin Crisp discusses homosexuality

First broadcast on October 21, 1992. Quentin Crisp, author of many works about gays in Britain and the United States and, notably, about "coming out" as gay in England in the 1930s, discusses homosexuality and his experiences.

Oct 21, 2021•1 sec

Studs Terkel discusses busing for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle

First broadcast on October 11, 1976. Studs Terkel discusses the transportation of students for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle. The main topic of conversation is Cottle's book, "Busing" (1976, Boston, MA, Beacon Press). Terkel and Cottle discuss busing in several cities, focusing on Boston, MA, where Cottle did his research and writing. They each read passages from the book, and discuss the relationship between busing and racism in America.

Oct 11, 2021•55 min

Interview with Art Buchwald

First broadcast on October 10, 1983. Discussing the book "While Reagan Slept" (published by Putnam) with the author, satirist Art Buchwald.

Oct 10, 2021•52 min

Carl Sagan discusses the book "Contact"

First broadcast on October 04, 1985. Discussing the book "Contact" (published by Simon & Schuster) with the author, astronomer and science writer Carl Sagan. Starts with clip from Arthur C. Clarke (1856688-3-1).

Oct 04, 2021•39 min

Blind John Davis discusses Chicago blues

First broadcast on September 20, 1977. Blind John Davis, Chicago blues pianist, discusses his time playing in Germany and at the Blue Note jazz club, chitlin' parties, growing up on the West side of Chicago. He also recalls meeting and working with musicians like Tampa Red and Big Bill Broonzy. Music has been removed from this recording for copyright reasons.

Sep 20, 2021•27 min

Buster Keaton discusses the release of "When Comedy Was King"

First broadcast on September 05, 1960. Silent film pioneer Buster Keaton discusses his career following the release of "When Comedy Was King," a compilation of some classic shorts by Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and others. Keaton reveals how they shot the early silent films, generated material and gags, how they planned big chase scenes, the resurging European interest in silent classics, and more. Studs asks Keaton about the stylistic differences between him and Chaplin, whether he w...

Sep 05, 2021•38 min

Studs Terkel interviews writer Tom Wolfe ; part 2

First broadcast on September 01, 1968. Studs Terkel and Tom Wolfe discuss Wolfe's recent work. At the time of the interview, Wolfe had recently released "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test", his chronicle of Ken Kesey and his colleagues, and a collection of articles, "The Pump House Gang".

Sep 02, 2021•36 min

Studs Terkel interviews writer Tom Wolfe ; part 1

First broadcast on September 01, 1968. Studs Terkel and Tom Wolfe discuss Wolfe's recent work. At the time of the interview, Wolfe had recently released "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test", his chronicle of Ken Kesey and his colleagues, and a collection of articles, "The Pump House Gang".

Sep 01, 2021•1 sec

Erik Bye discusses the history of Norwegian immigration to America in the 19th century and his work as a television journalist and singer

First broadcast on August 18, 1975. Studs interviews Erik Bye about Norwegian immigration to America and his music. They discuss the reasons why people left Norway in the 19th century and the conditions they suffered when they settled in New York. Bye explains Norwegian history and why the Norwegians moved from the American east coast to the west. Studs notes that Bye is in Chicago to gather information to produce a Norwegian television documentary about early Norwegian immigrants. Bye shares hi...

Aug 18, 2021•33 min

Marian McPartland and Jimmy McPartland discuss their careers in Jazz

First broadcast on August 09, 1978. Studs interviews Marian and Jimmy McPartland. The McPartlands reflect on those in Jazz who have influenced them. Studs talks to Marian about women in Jazz. They discuss the Jazz audience. The musical numbers are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

Aug 09, 2021•23 min

Nora Ephron discusses feminism and her book "Crazy Salad"

First broadcast on July 28, 1975. Nora Ephron discusses the women’s movement and her book, “Crazy Salad: Some Things About Women.” Ephron discusses the influence of writer Dorothy Parker on her work, as well as topics including women’s rights; the exploitation of women in politics, war, and advertising; the many conflicts she faces in her role as a journalist; and traditional and non-traditional gender roles. Includes an excerpt from a previous interview with Dorothy Parker.

Jul 28, 2021•55 min

Big Bill Broonzy discusses the blues ; part 2

First broadcast on July 22, 1953. Big Bill Broonzy discusses the blues and growing up in Arkansas with parents who were former slaves. He talks about the family dynamic and sings: "Willie Mae", "Crawdad song", "Going down this road feeling bad" and "John Henry".

Jul 22, 2021•9 min

Big Bill Broonzy discusses the blues ; part 1

First broadcast on July 22, 1953. Big Bill Broonzy discusses the blues and growing up in Arkansas with parents who were former slaves. He talks about the family dynamic and sings: "Crying Joe Turner", "C.C. Rider", "Make my get away", and " You've got to stand your test in judgement" . Part 1

Jul 21, 2021•17 min
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