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

Feb 23, 2024 • 1sec
Chicago residents Alice and Bob Taylor talk with Studs Terkel
Recorded in the Taylor's home against a backdrop of sounds created by a nine-children family, Studs, Alice and Bob discuss aspects of a white family living in a predominately African-American amidst an exodus of the white, Christian community. Includes a performance of "Onward, Christian Soldiers" by the family around their piano, and "Jesus Loves Me" by two of the children.

Feb 16, 2024 • 47min
Discussing and reading from the book "Shoeless Joe"with W. P. Kinsella
First broadcast on May 24, 1982.

Feb 9, 2024 • 55min
Discussing the book "Maus: Survivor's Tale" with the artist and author Art Spiegelman
First broadcast on October 01, 1986.

Feb 2, 2024 • 30min
Discussing the triple revolution with Bayard Rustin, W. H. Ferry and Ralph Helstein ; part 2

Feb 2, 2024 • 28min
Discussing the triple revolution with Bayard Rustin, W. H. Ferry and Ralph Helstein ; part 1
First broadcast on August 01, 1964. Discussion about the triple revolution

Jan 26, 2024 • 58min
Dick Gregory discusses his career
First broadcast on May 14, 1970. Lillian Smith excerpt opens the program.

Jan 19, 2024 • 49min
Bill Ayers discussing education and Ayers's book "To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher"
First broadcast on June 23, 1993.

Jan 12, 2024 • 17min
Wynton Marsalis discusses his musical upbringing
First broadcast on November 05, 1985. Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Wynton Marsalis

Jan 5, 2024 • 24min
Studs Terkel discusses adults with young adults
Discussing adults with young people.
Subjects are:
Ed Bocsel, age 16
Becky Milton, age 24
Chick Marmor, age 19
Stacy Goings, age 22
Danny Paul Yates, age 17
Paul Me, age 19
Jerry J., age 20
Lucky Miller, age 19
Lily, age 16
Topics include: Relationships with adults and family members, social alienation, religion, the Vietnam War, and the rise of corporate America overtaking local businesses.

Dec 29, 2023 • 39min
Leonard Bernstein discusses his career, music, and education
First broadcast on February 01, 1985. Leonard Bernstein discusses his career as a composer along with his thoughts on American culture, musical theater, Black music, classical music, and education; music is played throughout the program including songs from Marc Blitzstein's play "The Cradle Will Rock."