

Studs Terkel Archive Podcast
Ben Welsh
Selections from the WFMT collection of Terkel’s radio interviews, delivered several times each week. An unofficial feed.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Feb 4, 2021 • 51min
Jonathan Katz discusses his book "Gay American History"
First broadcast on February 04, 1977. Discussing the book, "Gay American History: Lesbians and Gay Men in the U.S.A.: A Documentary," and interviewing its author, Jonathan Katz.

Feb 1, 2021 • 49min
James Earl Jones discusses the play "Othello"
First broadcast on February 01, 1968. Jones discusses the play "Othello" where he plays the lead character Othello.

Jan 29, 2021 • 44min
Norman Mailer discusses the meaning and future of space exploration
First broadcast on January 29, 1971. Norman Mailer discusses how recent trips to the moon fit into the American consciousness, technology and machines in modern life, individuality, and the future of space exploration. Studs and Mailer read excerpts from "Fire on the Moon."

Jan 27, 2021 • 21min
Arthur Charles Clarke discusses science fiction
First broadcast on January 27, 1959. Arthur Charles Clarke discusses science fiction and his books "Childhood's End", "Prelude to Space", and "the Deep Range".

Jan 25, 2021 • 28min
Terkel comments and presents musical performance of Buck Clayton
First broadcast on January 25, 1978. Musical performance of Buck Clayton, includes interview by Studs Terkel.

Jan 22, 2021 • 50min
Discussing the book "The Story of Jane: The Legendary Feminist Abortion Service" with the author and former member of Jane, Laura Kaplan
First broadcast on January 22, 1996.

Jan 19, 2021 • 53min
Noam Chomsky discusses his book "American Power and the New Mandarins"
First broadcast on January 19, 1970. Noam Chomsky discusses his book "American Power and the New Mandarins," the Vietnam war, and the role of intellectuals, including interview with A.J. Muste; audio is slowed down from 47:30 - 52:52.

Jan 16, 2021 • 55min
Mike Royko and Herman Kogan talk with Studs Terkel
First broadcast on January 16, 1967. Discussing Studs' book "Division Street: America" published by Pantheon officially available January 16, 1967 and being interviewed by Herman Kogan and author-journalist Mike Royko.

Jan 13, 2021 • 45min
David Mamet discusses his play Glengarry Glen Ross
First broadcast on January 13, 1984. David Mamet discusses his play Glengarry Glen Ross. Includes two scenes from the play recited by both David Mamet and Studs Terkel.

Jan 11, 2021 • 47min
Newton Minow discusses broadcasting
First broadcast on January 11, 1964. Interviewing Newton Minow, Chicago lawyer and chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. He discusses broadcasting as a public service and spends a great deal of time on the history of commercials and how they changed over time.