Studs Terkel discusses the transportation of students for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle. The main topic of conversation is Cottle's book, "Busing" (1976, Boston, MA, Beacon Press). Terkel and Cottle discuss busing in several cities, focusing on Boston, MA, where Cottle did his research and writing. They each read passages from the book, and discuss the relationship between busing and racism in America.

Studs talks of British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist and Nobel laureate Lord Bertrand Russell, and presents a recorded discussion with Lord Russell from December of 1961. Lord Russell speaks of a strong stance on nuclear disarmament, and the current climate of politics, science and society.

Discussing adults with young people. Subjects are: Ed Bocsel, age 16 Becky Milton, age 24 Chick Marmor, age 19 Stacy Goings, age 22 Danny Paul Yates, age 17 Paul Me, age 19 Jerry J., age 20 Lucky Miller, age 19 Lily, age 16 Topics include: Relationships with adults and family members, social alienation, religion, the Vietnam War, and the rise of corporate America overtaking local businesses.

There is a silence in the tape from 3:48 to 3:58 due to Studs changing the tape. It should be noted that the word "clever" in this discussion means intelligent. The interview concludes at 35:36 where Studs offers his reflections on his stay. Luth is the retired Press Chief of Hamburg and has also helped with remunerations for the Jewish people in the aftermath of World War II. He has also facilitated detente between Israel and West Germany.

Erich Lüth's discussion with Studs Terkel is similar to part 3 but Luth offers a more in-depth conversation on the role of teachers in schools and how the time of Hitler is taught. There were those teachers that joined the party to continue their love of teaching and those teachers that were brought into the Nazi Party to follow their convictions. This lack of courage to resist influences pupils today because teachers are not saying they were cowards. The relationship is altered out of shame, and embarrassment.

Presenting performances at the Sophiatown Church of Christ the King while Studs was in South Africa. They talked how they brought folk music back to South Africa.

Presenting performances at the Sophiatown Church of Christ the King while Studs was in South Africa. They talked how they brought folk music back to South Africa.

Presenting performances at the Sophiatown Church of Christ the King while Studs was in South Africa. They talked how they brought folk music back to South Africa.

Presenting at the Picasso unveiling: dedication ceremony and comments 30th anniversary.

Studs Terkel presents the unveiling of the Chicago Picasso on August 15th, 1967, asking bystanders for their opinion on the new sculpture.

Terkel comments and presents musical performance of Gershwin program.

Terkel comments and presents musical performance of Shakespeare tapestry

Terkel comments and presents musical performance of Shakespeare tapestry

Studs Terkel interviews José "Cha Cha" Jiménez, founder of the Young Lords. At the time of the interview, Jiménez is preparing a picnic for the local Puerto Ricans. However, he is being harassed by the police.

Terkel interviews Jose "Cha Cha" Jiménez during a social gathering. He also interviews Brian McCutcheon of the 43rd Ward.