Studs Terkel discusses the book, "Our Kindly Parent--The State," and interviews the author Patrick Murphy. They discuss the inadequate juvenile justice and reform system extensively. Includes an excerpt from the interview with Lisa Richette, author of "Throw away children."

Discussing the making of film documentaries with Fred Wiseman, especially his film, "Juvenile Court." Includes excerpts of the sound track from a juvenile detention center in Memphis, Tennessee.