
121 episodes

Studs Terkel Archive Podcast Ben Welsh
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- Society & Culture
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4.9 • 55 Ratings
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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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Interviewing Hiroshima survivors Hibakusha and Orizuru
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Interview with Maurice Sendak
First broadcast on November 12, 1984. Discussing the books "Nutcracker," "The Love for Three Oranges: The Glyndebourne Version," "Where the Wild Things Are," and "Outside Over There" with author and artist Maurice Sendak.
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Father Daniel Berrigan discusses his life
First broadcast on June 01, 1972. Fr. Daniel Berrigan speaks about his early life, and relationship with his family, on his becoming a priest, and on being an anti-Vietnam War activist.
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Edward Said discusses the book "Covering Islam"
Discussing the book "Covering Islam" with the author Edward Said.
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Bertrand Russell discusses science and world peace. Phyllis Evans discusses the National Health Plan ; part 1
Sir Bertrand Russell says scientists have a fundamental obligation to let the authorities know if and when what they're working on could lead to or cause a war. Russell claims, no matter the side, there are no winners as a result of war. The world could be a far better place, Russell explained, if it weren't for the fact of man's hatred toward other men.
If one lives in the United States and has a grave illness or needs a major surgery, Phyllis Evans says one should not have to go into bankruptcy because of all the costs. Evans talks about the National Health Plan where she lives in Wales. -
Discussing the music of the Mothers of Invention and interviewing Frank Zappa
First broadcast on August 01, 1970. Discussing the music of the Mothers of Invention and interviewing Frank Zappa. Songs include "Who are the Brain Police," "Brown Shoes Don't Make It," "Concentration Moon," "Mom and Dad," "Bow Tie Daddy," "Harry, You're a Beast," "What's the Ugliest Part of Your Body?" "Trouble Every Day," "Very Distraughtening," "White Ugliness" and "There Will Come a Time."
Customer Reviews
A fascinating masterclass
Studs Terkel is, in my view, a leading candidate for the title of greatest interviewer of all time as well as being a founding father of the modern mode of recording oral history.
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This is a “primary source” historical document. Nobody should listen to only old stuff, but everybody should listen to some for the sake of understanding our history and culture. This archive is essential listening for me. It’s wonderful to listen to these thoughtful conversations from the past. Studs Terkel was a truly great oral historian and interviewer.
Priceless
I hope the updates keep coming. There’s some great architecture ones out there.