A reporter for WMAQ-TV, an NBC affiliate, Pat Thompson talks about her background and her TV reporting career. Ms. Thompson loved to read books, to be in other locales. Going into TV was the result of realizing she received her news mostly from the television.

Studs interview with Mel Lambert and five Puerto Rican boys (Harry, Carlos, Vic, Jose, and Hector) about their life in Puerto Rico and Chicago. They discuss learning English and other subjects in the jobs project. The five boys talk about gang involvement and interactions with other race and ethnic groups. They also discuss their goals, economic opportunity in Chicago, and their difficult experiences of learning English and getting an education.

What started out as a 5-piece article on health care became Laurie Abraham's book, "Mama Might Be Better Off Dead: The Failure of Health Care in Urban America". Through her stories, Abraham points out the many hardships and catch-22 scenarios of some poor families. One woman, after caring for her mother all day, Julie, wanted to work part time in the evenings. However, she soon learned that she'd be making too much money and she'd no longer be eligible for Medicaid for herself and her children.

Jimmy Ray, John Ray, and Henry discuss their personal feelings on a variety of topics including religion, every day life, and what an ideal world looks like.

Discussing the "Chicago Schools Challenge " and interviewing James Clement, Mrs. Barry Norton, and Pearl Shaw.

An interview with Jefferson is included in Terkel's book, "Division Street: America

An interview with Kid Pharoh, a former prize fighter, is included in Terkel's book, "Division Street: America."

An interview with Kid Pharoh, a former prize fighter, is included in Terkel's book, "Division Street: America."

Interviewing Mary Hollis and Sandra Maxwell, members of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).

Discussing Chicago neighborhoods with Alderman Dick Simpson, Ron Shaffman, Mary Lou Daniel and Fabian Padilla.