The folk singer and founder one of Britain's first folk clubs talks about his upbringing in Newcastle upon Tyne, where he learned about English and Irish folk traditions as well as American folk and country songs.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Discussing "Trust Your Heart: An Autobiography" (published by Houghton Mifflin) with the author, folk singer Judy Collins

Interviewing folk singer Bill Crofut.

In this interview with Terkel, folk singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie talks about what influences his songwriting and the new definition of folk music. They touch on the shared experience of humanity, the role of the entertainer in society, and the older generation’s contributions to society. Guthrie expresses a desire to create a music “carnival” where performers and audience members both participate together. Guthrie also discusses how he began playing the banjo, and Studs comments on how Arlo has grown as a musician since his father's, Woody Guthrie, death.