Leonard Bernstein discusses his career as a composer along with his thoughts on American culture, musical theater, Black music, classical music, and education; music is played throughout the program including songs from Marc Blitzstein's play "The Cradle Will Rock."

Discussing the book "The Opening of the American mind: Canons, Culture, and History" (published by Beacon Press) with the author, historian Lawrence Levine.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Arts Lab Movement was created by Jim Haynes in 182 Drury Lane, London. Studs Terkel interviews Kelly Swenson and the kids.

The Arts Lab Movement was created by Jim Haynes in 182 Drury Lane, London. Studs Terkel interviews Kelly Swenson.

Depression, meds, psychiatry and being bi polar are all topics covered in Kay R. Jamison's book, "An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness." According to Jamison, being bi polar runs in one's family. It is in one's genes, as Jamison talks about her own personal battle with the disease. Jamison also reads passages from her book.

Interviewing novelist, essayist, and poet Kay Boyle. She discusses her work as an educator at San Francisco State College and as an advocate for her students.

As part of an on-going series, Chicago Sun Times reporter, Judy Nichol and her colleagues went to various high schools in Chicago and the suburbs to talk to students about drugs in the high schools. Lane Tech seniors Jim and Kurt said the reason they got into doing drugs was because of their peers and because they wanted to be a part of the crowd.

Discussion of Division Street: America

Discussion of Division Street: America

Discussing the book "Tales Out of School: Joseph Fernandez's Crusade to Rescue American Education" (published by Little Brown) with the author and former superintendent of New York Schools, Joseph Fernandez.

Discussing the book, "Free schools," and interviewing the author Jonathan Kozol. Jonathon Kozol also discusses education. Includes interview clip of Kermit Eby.

Discussing the book, "The Night Is Dark and I Am Far from Home," about improving education and innovation in teaching methods,and interviewing the author, Jonathan Kozol.

With his book, "Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools," Jonathan Kozol spent time in six different schools and concluded that the school systems are no better off than they were 20 years ago.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Jonathan Kozol discusses his book "Illiterate America." Includes an interview of a black teenager student named Jimmy.