Vivian Adams discusses the reasons behind the Mormon Church's stance against the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The discussion includes the beliefs of the Church regarding the roles of men and women, as well as the history and music of the Mormon Church.

Angelou discusses: her early life; her international travels; dancing; blues and jazz music; and the book "Youngblood" by John Oliver Killens. In this program "In the Evening (When the Sun Goes Down)" and "Joe Turner No. 2 (Blues of 1892)" by Big Bill Broonzy, "I Ain't Gonna Pick No More Cotton" by Sam Lightnin' Hopkins is played, as well as other musical selections.

The Louisiana musician talks with Studs about the differences between Acadian and Cajun music traditions and how both evolved into what became the uptempo sound known as zydeco.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Talking with the American singer and actress about her career, her travels, and her performance in Timbuktu! at the Arie Crown Theatre. Includes some clips from an earlier interview.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The music professor and well-traveled concertmaster of several orchestras joins Studs to discuss Bach, William Jennings Bryan, and the Chautauqua education and social movement.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs interview with Irishman, Bill Leahy, on the political complexities surrounding Ireland in the 1960s-1970s. Leahy provides some historical background of the IRA and British colonial occupation of Ireland. They discuss Irish music, the Civil Rights Movement in Ireland, and contemporary myths about Ireland. Several Irish songs were played, but many of the titles were not captured. Planksty's music was played twice.

Lotte Lehmann discusses her retirement from opera and how she knew when to stop singing concerts.