Studs Terkel travels to a Yurt shepherd's farm commune to hear the old song ballad of a Mongolian hero. It concerns a slave uprising from 200 years ago and shows the unity of the Mongolian people. Terkel compares this music to the Hungarian legacy before moving to the School of Story Telling and School of Music and Story Telling in the capital of Inner Mongolia, Hohhot. We are introduced to the four string hu that played Homeric ballads of drinking songs that could last four days.

While on her book tour, author Barbara Woodhouse discusses canine training and the book, No Bad Dogs: The Woodhouse Way. Ms. Woodhouse talks about using the three T's with dogs - Touch, Tone, and Telepathy. Her fundamental belief is that all animals and humans are good, and if a dog exhibits bad behavior, it's a learned behavior from humans.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The journalist and writer discusses his controversial writings, his time spent as a celebrity figure, and his thoughts about writers as celebrities.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The cartoonist and author talks about his latest work, Tantrum, which Studs describes as a novel-in-cartoon-form. The oddly-compelling story of a respectable business man who regresses to toddler-like behavior can be seen as an early example of a graphic novel.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Discussing comedy, humor, and politics with comedian Mort Sahl, upon the publication of his book, Heartland. Includes a clip from Studs' interview with Sahl in 1960.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Storyteller, humorist, radio personality, and author Jean Shepherd discusses his book, A Fistful of Fig Newtons. Shepherd considers how his various career paths, particularly that of a radio personality, have affected his writing.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The comedic creative force of Lily Tomlin and comedy writer Jane Wagner discuss the character of Edith Ann as well as the bag lady, Trudy, upon the release of their book "Edith Ann: My Life So Far".* Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations. 

Burr Tillstrom discusses his career, his collaborators, and the characters on his show, as well as his love for the city of Chicago.* Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations.