The American folk singer and political activist shares a bit of her personal history and some insight into her songwriting inspirations. Studs asks about her songs "Tungsten," "The Albatross," "D.D.T.," and "Little Boxes."*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Folk singer Mary Travers - of the group Peter, Paul & Mary - talks about some of the artists that inspired her, like Pete Seeger and The Weavers.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs interviews educator Jaime Escalante about his successful work as a mathematics teacher at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles, which is represented in the film “Stand and Deliver.” Includes an interview with Edward James Olmos.

Reverend Theo Kotze and Helen Kotze discuss race relations, religion, and their lives in South Africa. Includes an interview with Albert Luthuli. Includes a 35 second testing tone.

Sister Betty Campbell and Father Peter Hind discuss their missionary trips to Latin America. They talk about their time in Peru, Brazil, and El Salvador and working against difficult governments to help struggling people. They also recall some of violence they witnessed or heard about during the El Salvador Civil War, including the execution of four American missionary women.

Bill Ayers' book, "A Kind and Just Parent: The Children of Juvenile Court" takes a look at kids getting caught up and lost in the system. While observing in the courts, Ayers said all kids just became a thing.

Discussing the National Federation of the Blind with Steven Bensen, Debbie Kent Stein, and William Heyford.

Citizen Action and the New American Populism

Discussing the book "Who Rules America Now?: A View for the '80s" with author and educator William Domhoff.

Interviewing members of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, John Donahue and Calvin Hill.