Studs interview with Art Shay opens and closes with a slow blues piece. Shay discusses his picture book, "Nelson Algren's Chicago." He and Studs discuss the people and events in a number of pictures from the book. Studs plays a recording of Algren reading from one of his novels. Studs quotes critic, Rick Kogan of the Tribune.

Art Hodes discusses his history and influences on his career as a jazz and blues pianist. He tells stories of musicians he has worked with and how he keeps his performances fresh after playing for so many years. Music by Art Hodes is played throughout: "Chimes Blues", "Tennessee Waltz", "Grandpa's Spells", "Just a Closer Walk with Thee","Cakewalkin' Babies from Home", "Blues 'N Booze", and "Riverside Blues".

With an upcoming show put together by Joe Segal, Art Farmer and Ira Sullivan talk about their jazz careers and early lives.

Discussing the book "Layed back in Washington" and interviewing Art Buchwald.

Arnold Wesker, English playwright and writer in several genres discusses scenes from the play "Roots". Mr Wesker further discusses his plays and the current cast traveling around England performing several of his plays. The interview tape ends and Studs recalls the remainder of the interview alone as a postscript.

Terkel Talks with known English Dramatist Sir Arnold Wesker (part 2) about the economy of England. The talk begins with the subject of apprentices and when students began their apprenticeship (usually at the age of 15). This is a two part interview

Terkel Talks with known English Dramatist Sir Arnold Wesker (part 1) about the economy of England. The talk begins with the subject of apprenticeship. This is a two part interview.

Arnold Wesker and Doris Lessing discuss the poor, theater, and literature in England. They also discuss art, life, values, race relations, and what people from other countries have in common . The interview takes place in England.

According to Arnold Rampersad’s book, “Jackie Robinson: A Biography”, Jackie Robinson’s claim to fame was not soley being the first African American baseball player to play in the MLB, but Robinson was also a symbol of race relations and civil justice. Rampersad’s book also includes various stories of Robinson’s background & family life. Robinson was court martialed for not sitting in the back of a bus. Sadly, Robinson’s son, Jackie, Jr. could never handle being the son of Jackie Robinson and he turned to drugs.

Arnold A. Hutschnecker, a doctor with specialization in psychiatry, talks about his book, "The Drive For Power." He explores mental illness and its negative connotation. He explores how people who look for power tend to need mental help, but that the negative stigma around it tends to make them shy away, which leads to national aggravation and war. He also recalls his meetings with Richard Nixon from before he was president and how continued help may have changed the Vietnam War.

Discussing the book "Any Place But Here" and interviewing the authors Arna Bontemps and Jack Conroy.Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, or offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

Arlo Guthrie discusses his approach to songwriting and how storytelling in song writing has changed. He also talks about what it's like to become known for performing works written by others. Arlo Guthrie's music is played and discussed throughout the interview: "Manzanillo Bay", "Week on the Rag", "Buffalo Skinners", "City of New Orleans", "Darkest Hour", "Massachusetts", and "Last Train to Glory". Music has been removed for copyright reasons.

Interviewing author and poet Ariel Dorfman.

Architect and wartime prisoner, Hermann Field, discusses his book "Angry Harvest," coauthored with Stanislaw Mierzenski, and also discusses architecture.