The Minority Party in America: An Interview with Norman Thomas

Norman Thomas was the leader of the American Socialist Party in the 1930s and '40s. In 1960, he was interviewed by Howard Langer about the role of the minority political party in the United States. A six-time candidate for president, Thomas discusses the influence of special interest groups on the political process and the role of money and the media—issues that remain a concern. Thomas also shares his thoughts on other political leaders of the day including Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Dwight Eisenhower. A biography of Thomas and a transcript of the interview are included with the recording.

Track Listing

101	Introduction	Norman Thomas	02:15
102	The Role of the Third Party	Norman Thomas	09:56
103	The Two Party System	Norman Thomas	04:23
104	Pressure Groups	Norman Thomas	04:11
105	The Party Platforms	Norman Thomas	02:04
106	Broadcasting - Politics and Money	Norman Thomas	07:00
201	Television - Public Relations and Politics	Norman Thomas	03:41
202	E.V. Debs, F.D. Roosevelt, Huey Long, Upton Sinclair, Richard Nixon, H.S. Truman, J. McCarthy, D.D. Eisenhower	Norman Thomas	14:52
203	The Socialist Party in America	Norman Thomas	09:51