Studs Terkel

America's storyteller America's storyteller
Legendary oral historian Studs Terkel, still going strong at 91, sings the praises of rebels with a cause.
Studs Terkel: "We are not the Fortress America" Studs Terkel: "We are not the Fortress America"
The indefatigable author talks about his new book on death, the war against terror, President Bush, FDR and Thomas Paine.
"Help Wanted: Tales From the First Job Front" by Sidney Lewis "Help Wanted: Tales From the First Job Front" by Sidney Lewis
Evil retail managers and back-stabbing temp agencies star in a new collection of war stories about work.
"Gig"
In an update of Studs Terkel's "Working," Americans tell all about the jobs they hate and love.
Little frankfurter lost
Leo sez: Don't believe everything you read ... even if it's true. Plus: It's a sad day under the big top; and Winslet won't play Bridget, v. bad!
Is the Mafia going the way of the great auk?
Pas de deux in dreamland with a working-class hero. Extinction alert: Goodfellas now an endangered species.
Rush to defeat
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is a shoo-in thanks to a weak campaign by a congressman who should have been a contender.
Sharps and Flats: Where Have All the Flowers Gone: The Songs of Pete Seeger
Anthem
'Anthem' lets you ride shotgun on a sweet but amateurish road trip in search of the American Dream.

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