Lady Dhanvanthi Rama Rau, president of the International Planned Parenthood Association, discusses the significance of birth control availability, the link between birth control and population, and India's take on birth control.

Lady Dhanvanthi Rama Rau, president of the International Planned Parenthood Association, discusses the significance of birth control availability, the link between birth control and population, and India's take on birth control.

Evolution and the future of the human race are among topics in Carl Sagan's and Ann Druyan's book, "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are." Included is an excerpt of the astronomer Harlow Shapley speaking at the beginning. Carl Sagan also reads an excerpt from the book at the end.

Even after Jessie Binford left Hull House due to its demolition, she corresponded with Florence Scala through hand-written letters. Scala learned that Binford was a country girl who lived in the big city of Chicago. Scala reads some of her letters from Binford. There is also an excerpt of Jessie Binford.

Father John O'Brien discusses Humanae Vitae. Includes an interview of a nameless Catholic mother.

Studs interview with Patricia O'Brien about her book, "The Woman Alone" and a large variety of issues of the women's movement. Studs includes parts of interviews he did with a middle-aged man and woman on the day of the women's strike. He also included an excerpt from his interview with Peggy Terry. O'Brien reads excerpts from her book including a poem by May Sarton. Studs quotes Jane Howard, Jane Kennedy, and the wife of Senator Birch Bayh.

Dorothy Parker’s thoughts as a critic and writer on the state of American literature.

Ms. Binford talks with Studs about Jane Addams' life and her dedication to social service with the women and children of Chicago. Ms.Binford discusses the creation of Hull House and the associated buildings and how deeply in need they were of the help.