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The People's Recorder

The People's Recorder

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The People’s Recorder is a podcast about the 1930s Federal Writers’ Project: what it achieved, where it fell short, and what it means for Americans today.


Each episode features stories of individual writers, new places, and the project's impact on people's lives. Along the way we hear from historians, novelists, and others who shed light on that experience and unexpected connections to American society today.


The People's Recorder recounts a forgotten chapter in our history. Join us on an unvarnished tour of America.


The People’s Recorder is produced by Spark Media with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Florida Humanities, Virginia Humanities, Wisconsin Humanities, California Humanities and Humanities Nebraska.

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  • Interview with Loretta Metoxen
    Dec 30 2025

    Episode Summary:


    One of our favorite episodes to work on was “Episode 6: Native Historians do Stand-up” about the WPA project to preserve the Oneida language and history. But that was not the first time we explored this story. We first traveled to Oneida, conducting interviews and digging into archives, when we produced our documentary Soul of a People. One of those interviews was with the remarkable Loretta Metoxen.


    Until her death in 2021, Metoxen was the Tribal Historian for the Oneida Nation, a position she served in for over two decades. She was tasked with preserving, documenting and interpreting her people’s history, culture, and traditions. Having learned directly from the WPA’s Oscar Archiquette, Metoxen is clear in her reflections on the groundbreaking work of the Oneida writers during the Depression and its huge impact today.


    To hear the full interview, consider joining our Patreon Community at www.patreon.com/PeoplesRecorder


    Additional Links:


    Learn more about Loretta Metoxen

    Oneida Nation Cultural Heritage Website

    Oneida Books Rediscovered


    Credits:


    Director: Andrea Kalin

    Interviewer: Oliver Lukacs

    Producers: Andrea Kalin, David A. Taylor, James Mirabello

    Interview Re-record and Editor: Ethan Oser

    Featuring Music from the Oneida Singers and Pond5


    For additional content, visit www.peoplesrecorder.info or follow us on social media: @peoplesrecorder

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    17 min
  • Interview with Studs Terkel
    Dec 18 2025

    Episode Summary:


    Studs Terkel was many things – a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, oral historian, radio legend, fiery populist, labor advocate and, above all, a master listener. For 45 years, his Chicago radio show invited everyday people to share their stories – the kind of history that often gets forgotten.


    In 2006, we turned the tables and asked Studs to tell us his story. This never-before-released interview was one of his last before his death at age 96. Before we left, he signed our copy of his book about the Depression, Hard Times, with a simple message: “Keep up the good work.”


    And that’s what we’re trying to do with The People’s Recorder – carry forward Studs’ legacy of person-first storytelling.


    To hear the full interview, consider joining our Patreon Community at www.patreon.com/PeoplesRecorder


    For just $5/month, you can have access to extended interviews, plus upcoming bonus episodes and AMA events. Support us on Patreon and keep these stories coming.


    Additional Links:


    Learn more about Studs Terkel

    Studs Terkel Radio Archives

    "Working" by Studs Terkel


    Credits:


    Host: Chris Haley

    Director and Interviewer: Andrea Kalin

    Producers: Andrea Kalin, David A. Taylor, James Mirabello

    Editor: Ethan Oser

    Featuring Music from Pond5


    For additional content, visit www.peoplesrecorder.info or follow us on social media: @peoplesrecorder

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    14 min
  • Interview with Douglas Brinkley
    Nov 20 2025

    Episode Summary:


    In 2006, award-winning filmmaker and producer Andrea Kalin sat down for an interview with bestselling author and renowned presidential historian Douglas Brinkley. Together, they discussed the social and political landscape of 1930s America, the Great Depression, and how the New Deal employed writers to document that unique moment in U.S. history.


    Now, for the first time ever, that insightful and inspiring conversation is available for you to enjoy.


    To hear the full interview, consider joining our Patreon Community at www.patreon.com/c/PeoplesRecorder.


    For just $5/month, you can have access to extended interviews, exclusive bonus episodes and Ask Me Anything events. Support us on Patreon and help keep these stories coming.


    Credits:


    Director and Interviewer: Andrea Kalin

    Producers: Andrea Kalin, David A. Taylor, James Mirabello

    Editor: Ethan Oser

    Featuring Music from Pond5


    For additional content, visit www.peoplesrecorder.info or follow us on social media: ‪@peoplesrecorder

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    19 min
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