Studs Terkel
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- Remembering legendary radio dramatist Norman Corwin / Tim O'Brien on his book "The Things They Carried"
On this special Veterans Day Midday program, a remembrance of legendary radio dramatist Norman Corwin with a short documentary on his career, and excerpts from his masterpiece, On a Note of Triumph, which remains the most listened to radio drama in U.S. history. Later in the hour, author Tim O'Brien reads and discusses his critically acclaimed short story collection on the Vietnam War, The Things They Carried.
- New Book by Studs Terkel Compiles 40 Years of Interviews with Musicians, Including Bob Dylan
In 1964, legendary radio host and oral historian Studs Terkel brought a young, virtually unknown songwriter from Hibbing into the studios at WFMT Chicago... That interview with a young Bob Dylan is one of dozens Studs Terkel has transcribed for a new collection of conversations about music he recorded over more than forty years. The book includes Terkel's interviews with classical conductors, opera divas, blues legends, folk musicians and many others.
- Studs Terkel - Twins Cities Speech
A twin cities speech by author Studs Terkel. Studs spoke at Macalester College recently. His most recent book is The Spectator.
- Garrison Keillor interviews Studs Terkel
MPR’s Garrison Keillor interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning oral historian, Studs Terkel, as part of the Portland Arts and Lectures Series. Terkel talked about his life and family, and his days in radio. Studs Terkel is the author of several best-selling books including Race, and Working, and The Good War: An Oral History of World War II, for which he won a Pulitzer Prize.
- Studs Terkel Talks About New Book
- Minnesota Meeting: Studs Terkel
Studs Terkel, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and oral historian Studs Terkel, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Terkel’s address was on the topic of observations of the Information Age. Following speech, Terkel answered audience questions. Terkel has written numerous books, including “The Good War” and "Coming of Age: The Story of Our Century by Those Who Have Lived It". Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
- A Midmorning interview with Studs Terkel about his career
Midmorning’s Cathy Wurzer interview American writer and historian about his profession. Topics include writing, interviewing, and his interest on “ordinary people.”
- Studs Terkel on meaning of race
MPR’s Mike Edgerly completes an interview with Studs Terkel on race and American history.
- Studs Terkel comments on 'The Great Divide'
MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on commentary from author and oral historian Studs Terkel, who expresses his concern over the lack of knowledge of history in the public sphere. Terkel says it has led to what he describes as shamelessness.
- Westminster Town Hall Forum: Studs Terkel - America's Two Faces...Concerning Greed
A Midday broadcast of a speech by author and broadcaster Studs Terkel given in Minneapolis at the Westminster Town Hall Forum. Terkel’s address is entitled "America's Two Faces…Concerning Greed."
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