John Cage discusses his music, life, influences, and career. Rebroadcast of an interview with John Cage to celebrate his life and what would have been soon his 80th birthday. Includes a clip of John Cage reading/ telling a story in 1969 to Studs Terkel.

Interviewing author and scholar of Black music Dr. Samuel Floyd, Jr.

Radio and TV personality Jean Shepherd says there is no good or evil. He said the world is not going to change its ways based on a book or a play. Shepherd believed there's no right or wrong on issues because everyone just wants peace.

Scientists, women, birth control, religion and ethics are among the topics covered in Bernard Asbell's book, "The Pill: A Biography of the Drug that Changed the World"

Discussing Paul Robeson with actor, teacher, and musician Avery Brooks.

Claudia Cassidy discusses being a critic of theater and opera etc. Includes about 1.5 minutes of another interview.