Can We Talk?

 

“I want people to talk to one another no matter what their difference of opinion might be.”

—Studs Terkel (1912-2008), author, broadcaster and Pulitzer winner for “The Good War” (1984).

• Editorial Comment: Oh, Studs. . . .

• Bonus: “The Art of Conversation,” Studs Terkel WFMT archive.

 

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Edward C. Pease, Ph.D.
Professor & Department Head Emeritus
Department of Journalism & Communication
Utah State University
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