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

Studs Terkel Archive Podcast Ben Welsh

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

    Discussing a tour of the Berlin Wall with author Ursula Bender

    Discussing a tour of the Berlin Wall with author Ursula Bender

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

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

    First broadcast on May 17, 1995.

    • 53 min
    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

    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

    • 53 min
    Henry Fonda and John Houseman discuss the play "Clarence Darrow"

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

    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.

    • 32 min
    Interviewing Chicagoan Kid Pharaoh : part 1

    Interviewing Chicagoan Kid Pharaoh : part 1

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

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Interviewing Chicagoan Kid Pharaoh ; part 2

    Interviewing Chicagoan Kid Pharaoh ; part 2

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

    • 51 min

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