Studs Terkel Archive Podcast

First broadcast on October 31, 1980. Arlo Guthrie discusses his approach to songwriting and how storytelling in song writing has changed. He also talks about what it's like to become known for performing works written by others. Arlo Guthrie's music is played and discussed throughout the interview: "Manzanillo Bay", "Week on the Rag", "Buffalo Skinners", "City of New Orleans", "Darkest Hour", "Mas...

First broadcast on October 25, 1979. Studs Terkel discussing Ukrainian music with Oleh Saciuk. Includes instrumental music excerpts.

First broadcast on October 21, 1992. Quentin Crisp, author of many works about gays in Britain and the United States and, notably, about "coming out" as gay in England in the 1930s, discusses homosexuality and his experiences.

First broadcast on October 17, 1983. Discussing the book "The Anatomy of Power" (published by Houghton Mifflin) with the author, economist John Kenneth Galbraith.

First broadcast on October 11, 1976. Studs Terkel discusses the transportation of students for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle. The main topic of conversation is Cottle's book, "Busing" (1976, Boston, MA, Beacon Press). Terkel and Cottle discuss busing in several cities, focusing on Boston, MA, where Cottle did his research and writing. They each read passages from the book,...

First broadcast on October 10, 1983. Discussing the book "While Reagan Slept" (published by Putnam) with the author, satirist Art Buchwald.

First broadcast on October 04, 1985. Discussing the book "Contact" (published by Simon & Schuster) with the author, astronomer and science writer Carl Sagan. Starts with clip from Arthur C. Clarke (1856688-3-1).

First broadcast on October 01, 1959. Bahamian actor Sidney Poitier talks with Studs Terkel about his most recent film "The Defiant Ones" and how racial type-casting for typically white roles works in Hollywood films. Besides being an actor, he is also a film director, author, and diplomat.

First broadcast on September 29, 1962. James Baldwin discusses his book "Another Country" and his trip to Africa. Mr. Baldwin and Studs speak about his place in social reform and his fight for civil rights for all.

First broadcast on September 26, 1974.

First broadcast on September 20, 1977. Blind John Davis, Chicago blues pianist, discusses his time playing in Germany and at the Blue Note jazz club, chitlin' parties, growing up on the West side of Chicago. He also recalls meeting and working with musicians like Tampa Red and Big Bill Broonzy. Music has been removed from this recording for copyright reasons.

First broadcast on September 17, 1985. Discussing the film "Before Stonewall the Making of a Gay and Lesbian Community" with author Reverend Grant Gallup and Chicago gay-friendly bar owner, Marge Summit

First broadcast on September 11, 1985. Director Steven Robman and actor Brian Dennehy discuss their play "Rat in the Skull". Brian Dennehy performs a passage from Rat in the Skull.

First broadcast on September 05, 1960. Silent film pioneer Buster Keaton discusses his career following the release of "When Comedy Was King," a compilation of some classic shorts by Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and others. Keaton reveals how they shot the early silent films, generated material and gags, how they planned big chase scenes, the resurging European interest in silent classic...

First broadcast on September 01, 1968. Studs Terkel and Tom Wolfe discuss Wolfe's recent work. At the time of the interview, Wolfe had recently released "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test", his chronicle of Ken Kesey and his colleagues, and a collection of articles, "The Pump House Gang".

First broadcast on September 01, 1968. Studs Terkel and Tom Wolfe discuss Wolfe's recent work. At the time of the interview, Wolfe had recently released "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test", his chronicle of Ken Kesey and his colleagues, and a collection of articles, "The Pump House Gang".

First broadcast on August 26, 1976. Oceanographer Jacques Cousteau discusses man's effect on the planet. Includes a clip with whale sounds and statements by Joan McIntyre.

First broadcast on August 23, 1988.

First broadcast on August 18, 1975. Studs interviews Erik Bye about Norwegian immigration to America and his music. They discuss the reasons why people left Norway in the 19th century and the conditions they suffered when they settled in New York. Bye explains Norwegian history and why the Norwegians moved from the American east coast to the west. Studs notes that Bye is in Chicago to gather infor...

First broadcast on August 15, 1967. Studs Terkel presents the unveiling of the Chicago Picasso on August 15th, 1967, asking bystanders for their opinion on the new sculpture.

First broadcast on August 09, 1978. Studs interviews Marian and Jimmy McPartland. The McPartlands reflect on those in Jazz who have influenced them. Studs talks to Marian about women in Jazz. They discuss the Jazz audience. The musical numbers are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

First broadcast on August 05, 1981. Discussing the book "Mornings on Horseback" with author David McCullough.

First broadcast on July 28, 1975. Nora Ephron discusses the women’s movement and her book, “Crazy Salad: Some Things About Women.” Ephron discusses the influence of writer Dorothy Parker on her work, as well as topics including women’s rights; the exploitation of women in politics, war, and advertising; the many conflicts she faces in her role as a journalist; and traditional and non-traditional g...

First broadcast on July 22, 1953. Big Bill Broonzy discusses the blues and growing up in Arkansas with parents who were former slaves. He talks about the family dynamic and sings: "Willie Mae", "Crawdad song", "Going down this road feeling bad" and "John Henry".

First broadcast on July 22, 1953. Big Bill Broonzy discusses the blues and growing up in Arkansas with parents who were former slaves. He talks about the family dynamic and sings: "Crying Joe Turner", "C.C. Rider", "Make my get away", and " You've got to stand your test in judgement" . Part 1