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Discussing the debate over the site of the new Chicago Public Library with poet Jim Fuerst and Terry Brunner, Executive Director of the Better Government Association.
The discussion of discrimination in metropolitan Chicago continues with Jan Hestor, Curtiss Brooks and Dr. Philip Hauser talking about bigotry, prejudices, open occupancy and education. Included in this part of the interview is an excerpt of 17 year-old Jimmy talking about how his grandmother would rather work than be on welfare.
Studs Terkel discusses the energy and environment with Scott Bernstein, Frank Clark, and Amory B. Lovins. They talk about the company, Commonwealth Edison, and how the city has the right to grant or not grant franchises.
Wood, the first (ca. 1950s) Executive Secretary of the Chicago Housing Authority, about her experiences as a social worker in the United States and at international programs funded by the Ford Foundation, and about public housing.
Discussing "Silent Spring," by Rachel Carson with environmental activist Lee Botts and botanist Dr. Orie Loucks.
Discussing their album "Prairie House" with two members of The Wright Street Band; Larry Jakus (drums) and architecture buff Bob Jakus (lyricist, composer). All of The Wright Street Band's songs are based on architect Frank Lloyd Wright's life and work.
George Nelson discusses the importance of education, teachers, and how we learn as society changes.
George Nelson discusses what this generation will leave behind, the role of the individual in society, and the belief in things.
George Nelson discusses consumerism, business in war and peacetime, destruction leading to creation, and what culture looks like.
George Nelson discusses his impression of industrial design in Brasilia ,Russia, and American Main Street and how business is prioritized over what is better for people.