Studs Terkel Archive Podcast

Dick Gregory discusses American politics


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First broadcast on December 17, 1964. This interview begins with a clip of one of Dick Gregory’s performances, where he talks about nonviolence and Native Americans. Studs Terkel introduces his guest as an observer, explaining that comedians are the best observers in society. Gregory offers extended analogies to communicate his views on a variety of topics, including the Vietnam War, race relations, segregation, human rights, and urban renewal.
[The date is unclear, but it has to be after 1970, since the Kent State Shootings were mentioned]
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