Red Emma’s

Alan Wieder ably narrates engrossing stories of fascinating people who populated Studs Terkel’s many books and broadcasts. Studs reveled in listening to people who worked to scrap cruel and vengeful policies and who aimed to build a better world. By chronicling and celebrating those whom Studs liked to call “scrappers,” Wieder compels us to see that the beat does, in fact, go on, and that “hope,” as Studs once titled one of his books, “dies last.” —Kathy Kelly, Co-Coordinator, Voices for Creative NonviolenceWieder’s book weaves a deep, nuanced, and rich chronicle of the life of one of the most brilliant chroniclers. This engrossing biography highlights both the extraordinary and the ordinary aspects of Terkel’s journey, drawing from a sweeping array of sources and voices, taking to heart the advice of its namesake: “Listen, listen, listen.” —Maya Schenwar, editor-in-chief, Truthout.org and author of Locked Down, Locked Out: Why Prison Doesn’t Work and How We Can Do Better