Rory Gilbert of United Charities and family therapist Nikki Nelson discuss battered wives and family abuse. The song "She Sits On The Table" by Tom Paxton is played at the end of the interview (00:49:48-end).

James and Ann Harper join Studs Terkel to discuss their personal stories and the work of their social center called Save the Alcoholic, located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. James discusses his struggle with alcoholism and how his experiences influence the mission of Save the Alcoholic. Ann says its often hard to work with “Skid row alcoholics,” but ultimately, they both believe it’s important to help those who are alienated by society, despite their frustrations.

Discussing "El Bario in Chicago" and interviewing members of LADO (the Latin American Defense Organization).

Interviewing General Chaney, Charles Roche and Mary Lou Wolff of the Citizens Action Program.

Peace Pilgrim talks about her pilgrimage journey as a peace activist. Starting on January 1, 1953, in Pasadena, California, she adopted the name "Peace Pilgrim" and walked across the United States for 28 years.

Although the title of the group specifies gays lesbians are also included in this heartfelt, 1982, discussion with four parents who are active in Parents and Friends of Gays and how this group offers support to parents and children coming out. Discussions cross race and class boundaries on coming out and include issues of repercussions, acceptance, guilt, stigma, and how trust and love can offer a bridge to a larger understanding of sexual identity. Learn of the courage, self knowledge and self acceptance required of both parents and children in the process of coming out.

Mr. Doty and Studs are driving through west-side Chicago talking about the riots that had just occurred. Talks briefly with Mr. Black a worker at the Sinclair station at the corner of Troop and Roosevelt. Also speaks with a person from the neighborhood that was present at the riots. Interviews parks department workers at a plastic pool that was set up in Fosco park.

Discussing the book, "Gay American History: Lesbians and Gay Men in the U.S.A.: A Documentary," and interviewing its author, Jonathan Katz.

Albert John Luthuli discusses apartheid in South Africa.

Interviewing five welfare rights mothers Dovie Thurman, Bessie Bell, Catherine Dandridge, Mrs. Chmura, and Mrs. Holland.

Discussing Amnesty International with Helmut Frenz.

Discussing corporate violence and power with lawyer Ralph Nader. Also reading two related N.Y. Times articles and playing Pete Seeger songs.

Discussing the book "Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America" with author and advocate for disadvantaged children, Jonathan Kozol