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Author-journalist Mike Royko's book, "I May Be Wrong, but I Doubt It" includes 65-70 of Royko's past articles. Royko talks about how his columns come to life. Never having been one to sit in an office, he talks about going out into the world to get the story and to report the facts. Royko includes a funny tale about the word, "clout," in his book.
Discussing the book, "Eighty Years at Hull House," and interviewing the co-author, Mary Lynn McCree Bryan. Mary Lynn McCree Bryan discusses the Hull House and its founders in Chicago, Illinois. Includes two clips of Florence Scala speaking: one about nature and about a tree that was taken down at Hull House and one about Jane Addams. Includes a clip of Jessie Binford discussing Jane Addams.
Discussing Maxwell Street with Lew Kreinberg and vendors German (Herman) Leyte, and Nate Duncan.
Dick Simpson's book, "Chicago's Future: An Agenda for Change," is discussed with the author, John Bailey and Robert Tucker, all employees of Chicago universities. The group discusses housing and transportation issues that many working class citizens face. The group discusses possible ways to fix the issues including government help and re-zoning.
Jo Freeman, Mary Jean Collins-Robson, and Naomi Weisstein discuss women's rights and the struggle for equal rights and liberation, Title VII, their support for NOW, the National Organization of Women, as well as the upcoming Women's Strike for Equality.
Interviewing Raleigh Campbell of the Council of Southern Mountains, also Nan Hardin and Johanna Saylor: "Appalachian in Chicago"
Interviewing Raleigh Campbell of the Council of Southern Mountains, also Nan Hardin and Johanna Saylor: "Appalachian in Chicago"
Interviewing Raleigh Campbell of the Council of Southern Mountains, also Nan Hardin and Johanna Saylor: "Appalachian in Chicago"