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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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United States

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Selections from the WFMT collection of Terkel’s radio interviews, delivered several times each week. An unofficial feed.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Discussing the book "Hoop Dreams: A True Story of Hardship and Triumph" with the author Ben Joravsky

5/2/2024
First broadcast on May 17, 1995.

Duration:00:53:03

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Henry Fonda and John Houseman discuss the play "Clarence Darrow"

4/18/2024
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 recalls his father talking to him when he was a young boy. Fonda reflects on times when his father talked to him. Fonda recalls being taught not to hate individuals.

Duration:00:32:21

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Interviewing Chicagoan Kid Pharaoh : part 1

4/11/2024
An interview with Kid Pharoh, a former prize fighter, is included in Terkel's book, "Division Street: America."

Duration:01:07:35

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Interviewing Chicagoan Kid Pharaoh ; part 2

4/11/2024
An interview with Kid Pharoh, a former prize fighter, is included in Terkel's book, "Division Street: America."

Duration:00:51:34

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Interview in Montgomery, Alabama

4/4/2024
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

Duration:00:49:09

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French humorist Jacques Tati talks with Studs Terkel

3/28/2024
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.

Duration:00:31:58

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Excerpts from the Division Street recordings Oral Histories, regarding race, religion and humanity

3/21/2024
Studs presents excerpts from the Division Street recordings, regarding race, religion and humanity.

Duration:00:26:26

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Edward Albee discusses the arts and the meaning of plays

3/14/2024
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 Albee’s views.

Duration:00:29:15

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Lawrence Ferlinghetti discusses his poetry

3/7/2024
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."

Duration:00:20:13

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Allen Ginsberg discusses poetry and meditation

2/29/2024
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.

Duration:00:45:14

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Chicago residents Alice and Bob Taylor talk with Studs Terkel

2/22/2024
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 Me" by two of the children.

Duration:00:00:01

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Discussing and reading from the book "Shoeless Joe"with W. P. Kinsella

2/15/2024
First broadcast on May 24, 1982.

Duration:00:47:24

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Discussing the book "Maus: Survivor's Tale" with the artist and author Art Spiegelman

2/8/2024
First broadcast on October 01, 1986.

Duration:00:54:52

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Discussing the triple revolution with Bayard Rustin, W. H. Ferry and Ralph Helstein ; part 1

2/1/2024
First broadcast on August 01, 1964. Discussion about the triple revolution

Duration:00:28:26

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Discussing the triple revolution with Bayard Rustin, W. H. Ferry and Ralph Helstein ; part 2

2/1/2024

Duration:00:29:39

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Dick Gregory discusses his career

1/25/2024
First broadcast on May 14, 1970. Lillian Smith excerpt opens the program.

Duration:00:58:15

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Bill Ayers discussing education and Ayers's book "To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher"

1/18/2024
First broadcast on June 23, 1993.

Duration:00:49:22

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Wynton Marsalis discusses his musical upbringing

1/11/2024
First broadcast on November 05, 1985. Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Wynton Marsalis

Duration:00:16:47

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Studs Terkel discusses adults with young adults

1/4/2024
Discussing adults with young people. Subjects are: Ed Bocsel, age 16 Becky Milton, age 24 Chick Marmor, age 19 Stacy Goings, age 22 Danny Paul Yates, age 17 Paul Me, age 19 Jerry J., age 20 Lucky Miller, age 19 Lily, age 16 Topics include: Relationships with adults and family members, social alienation, religion, the Vietnam War, and the rise of corporate America overtaking local businesses.

Duration:00:23:37