Discussing public welfare and interviewing Frederick Wiseman, director of the documentary film, "Welfare."

The American writer and movie producer discusses the inspiration and story behind the film Heartland, and how pioneering and homesteading changed the American family.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs talks to the filmmakers and subjects of the documentary film Union Maids, about the tradition of unions in the United States, and the involvement of women workers. Audio clips from the documentary are played.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The filmmaker joins Studs to discuss her documentary about the pervasive propaganda, newsreels, and pop culture of the Cold-War era.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs Terkel and Robert Altman discuss the opera "McTeague" based on Frank Norri's novel of the same name.