121 episodes

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
    • 4.9 • 55 Ratings

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

    Interviewing Hiroshima survivors Hibakusha and Orizuru

    Interviewing Hiroshima survivors Hibakusha and Orizuru

    • 50 min
    Interview with Maurice Sendak

    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.

    • 50 min
    Father Daniel Berrigan discusses his life

    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.

    • 58 min
    Edward Said discusses the book "Covering Islam"

    Edward Said discusses the book "Covering Islam"

    Discussing the book "Covering Islam" with the author Edward Said.

    • 53 min
    Bertrand Russell discusses science and world peace. Phyllis Evans discusses the National Health Plan ; part 1

    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.

    • 49 min
    Discussing the music of the Mothers of Invention and interviewing Frank Zappa

    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."

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
55 Ratings

55 Ratings

nick moroney ,

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.

justaguitarguy ,

Like Slow Food!

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.

Wizard of Corsica ,

Priceless

I hope the updates keep coming. There’s some great architecture ones out there.

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