Selections from the WFMT collection of Terkel’s radio interviews, delivered several times each week. An unofficial feed.
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Discussing the struggle for democratic rule in South Africa with President of the African National Congress and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Zulu Chief Albert John Luthuli
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Henry Fonda and John Houseman talk about working with one another on "Clarence Darrow: A One-Man Play". Houseman is in awe of Fonda's portrayal of Clarence Darrow, explaining that in the play, the audience can really see the growth of Clarence Darrow, from a young lawyer to an experienced, wise one. Fonda talks about the opening scene when Darrow r…
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Interviewing Chicagoan Kid Pharaoh : part 1
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An interview with Kid Pharoh, a former prize fighter, is included in Terkel's book, "Division Street: America."
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An interview with Kid Pharoh, a former prize fighter, is included in Terkel's book, "Division Street: America."
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First broadcast on March 25, 1965. Interviewing in Montgomery, Alabama on March 25, 1965 (Montgomery #1). Speaks with Reverend William Franklin Pascal, cab driver, two barbers
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First broadcast on November 01, 1962. Filmmaker Jacques Tati and Studs discuss finding the humor in everyday life and people becoming their gadgets. The two also go in-depth about Tati's film "Mon Oncle" and the development of the character Monsieur Hulot.
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Excerpts from the Division Street recordings Oral Histories, regarding race, religion and humanity
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Studs presents excerpts from the Division Street recordings, regarding race, religion and humanity.
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First broadcast on December 31, 1967. Every play is political and art isn’t easy, according to Edward Albee. People need to realize that going to the theatre is an arena of engagement rather than one of escapism, says Albee. Due to people’s lack of knowledge and self-awareness, we in society, we deserve everything bad that we get, are also part of …
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First broadcast on October 15, 1959. Includes Lawrence Ferlinghetti reading and discussing his poems from his books "A Coney Island State of Mind" and "Big Table."
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First broadcast on November 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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Recorded in the Taylor's home against a backdrop of sounds created by a nine-children family, Studs, Alice and Bob discuss aspects of a white family living in a predominately African-American amidst an exodus of the white, Christian community. Includes a performance of "Onward, Christian Soldiers" by the family around their piano, and "Jesus Loves …
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First broadcast on May 24, 1982.
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First broadcast on October 01, 1986.
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Discussing the triple revolution with Bayard Rustin, W. H. Ferry and Ralph Helstein ; part 1
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First broadcast on August 01, 1964. Discussion about the triple revolution
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Discussing the triple revolution with Bayard Rustin, W. H. Ferry and Ralph Helstein ; part 2
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First broadcast on May 14, 1970. Lillian Smith excerpt opens the program.
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First broadcast on June 23, 1993.
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First broadcast on November 05, 1985. Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Wynton Marsalis
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Discussing adults with young people.Subjects are:Ed Bocsel, age 16Becky Milton, age 24Chick Marmor, age 19Stacy Goings, age 22Danny Paul Yates, age 17Paul Me, age 19Jerry J., age 20Lucky Miller, age 19Lily, age 16Topics include: Relationships with adults and family members, social alienation, religion, the Vietnam War, and the rise of corporate Ame…
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First broadcast on February 01, 1985. Leonard Bernstein discusses his career as a composer along with his thoughts on American culture, musical theater, Black music, classical music, and education; music is played throughout the program including songs from Marc Blitzstein's play "The Cradle Will Rock."…
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First broadcast on May 21, 1975. Studs Terkel interviews jazz musician Anita O'Day.
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First broadcast on October 11, 1990.
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First broadcast on June 17, 1982. According to Gloria Steinem, "Ms." magazine is not only a national feminist magazine, but it's also a portable friend. A regular feature of the magazine is to celebrate found women, women who are not celebrities but who should be celebrated for what they do. This interview also includes an excerpt of Aunt Molly Jac…
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Odetta (often referred as "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement") talks about her music career and sings to Studs Terkel. The interview segments are between songs. This record is part of the Studs Terkel Almanac.
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Studs, teachers and students have a conversation at a high school where there is controversy over the use of the book "Working"
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Discussing the controversy over the use of the book "Working" by author Studs Terkel in a senior vocational class. Interviews with Kay Nichols, teacher, and two high school classes, as well as Bob Burns and Jim Richardson. The students talk of how the "bad" language in the book is heard from their peers on a daily basis and they don't find it offen…
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First broadcast on July 23, 1965. Stokely Carmichael, Charlie Cobb, and Courtland Cox discuss civil rights and African Americans in politics. Discussing the philosophy of SNCC.
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First broadcast on July 23, 1965. Stokely Carmichael, Charlie Cobb, and Courtland Cox discuss civil rights and African Americans in politics. Discussing the philosophy of SNCC.
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First broadcast on September 29, 1981. Studs Terkel discusses the upcoming new film "Of Mice and Men", based on the novel written by John Steinbeck with the starring actors, John Malkovich (Lennie) and Gary Sinise (George). The program begins with the opening excerpt from the play "Of Mice and Men" featuring Terkel (George) and Win Stracke (Lennie)…
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First broadcast on January 27, 1960.
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First broadcast on March 27, 1979. Barrett Deems discusses his upbringing where he began drumming at age 4 and recalls touring with Louis Armstrong and other musicians. He also talks about meeting drummers in Africa. Music is played throughout: "Flip"- Joe Venuti, "Shine"- Barrett Deems Hottet, "Now You Has Jazz"- Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong (f…
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First broadcast on July 15, 1960. Tallulah Bankhead thought she would become an aerialist when she grew up. At 16, after she saw some plays, Bankhead decided to go into acting. Bankhead never received any formal training and yet some experts in the theatre world called her “a natural”. In a surprise revelation, Bankhead said she does not attend the…
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First broadcast on September 18, 1989. Discussing the book "Fear of Falling: The Inner Life of the Middle Class" (published by Pantheon) with the author, political essayist Barbara Ehrenreich.
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Discussing the book "Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business," with the author, culture and communications scholar Neil Postman
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First broadcast on November 22, 1985.
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First broadcast on October 01, 1965. Charles Eames, an architect, designer, artist, filmmaker and student of human nature, talks with Studs about his years of travel in India and Europe. He discusses studying architecture and working as an architect and the nature of his film making. (Part 1 of 2)
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First broadcast on October 01, 1965. Charles Eames an architect, designer, artist, filmmaker and student of human nature talks with Studs about his years of travel in India and Europe. He discusses studying architecture and working as an architect and the nature of his film making.
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First broadcast on 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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Discussing Bobby Kennedy and interviewing David Halberstam.
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First broadcast on July 26, 1965. Studs and Tom Wolfe discuss Wolfe's first collection of essays, "The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby".Terkel and Wolfe begin their conversation by listening to and discussing an excerpt from an interview with a young motorcycle enthusiast named Chuck.Topics of conversation include Wolfe's writing proc…
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First broadcast on July 26, 1965. Studs Terkel and Tom Wolfe discuss Wolfe's first collection of essays, "The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby".Terkel and Wolfe begin their conversation by listening to and discussing an excerpt from an interview with a young motorcycle enthusiast named Chuck.Topics of conversation include Wolfe's writi…
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First broadcast on August 26, 1981. Interviewing Karen Grzybek, Barbara Tekiela and Mark Smith, parents of Chicago schoolchildren.
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Oliver W. Sacks discusses his patients from the book "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat"; part 2
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First broadcast on December 04, 1985. Dr. Oliver W. Sacks details his experiences and approaches to helping patients with various intellectual and physical neurological disorders; part 2.
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First broadcast on November 06, 1974. Mr Bugliosi and Mr. Gentry discuss, "Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders,". Bugliosi was the prosecutor in the case against the Manson "family" for the murders of Sharon Tate and others. The interview opens with "Home is where you are happy" performed by Charles Manson and an excerpt of Catheri…
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London taxi driver discusses changes in London and speaks about present-day youth culture ; part 1
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During a visit to London, Studs interviews a 73 year old cab driver in London, who has 50 years on the job. They discuss traffic jams, the elderly and the young, poverty, welfare, and society. Studs also interviews a number of people attending the Tate Gallery's Lichtenstein Exhibition.
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First broadcast on June 24, 1962. In a nightclub in Chicago, at two in the morning and after a performance, Louis Armstrong talks about his music stylings. Notes are good to learn the tune, says Armstrong, but it's all about the phrasing. Armstrong explained, it's up to you to express yourself. Armstrong shared the one piece of advice that had alwa…
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First broadcast on July 01, 1966. Marshall McLuhan discusses a wide range of topics including conformity, changes in entertainment media, cultural change, art and artists, originality in dance, reading and language, human interaction with nature, and technology.Recorded in front of a live audience at Kendall College, McLuhan takes several questions…
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First broadcast on June 13, 1962. Rita Moreno talks about her own Puerto Rican ethnicity and how it relates to her role as Anita in West Side Story.
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First broadcast on June 13, 1962. Rita Moreno talks about her own Puerto Rican ethnicity and how it relates to her role as Anita in West Side Story.
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