Father James Kavanaugh discusses his book “A Modern Priest Looks at His Outdated Church," confession, how he’s treated as a priest, Vatican II, celibacy, Includes excerpts of interviews with Diane Romano, a Catholic woman who discusses her marriage, her family, birth control

Studs learns about the musical traditions of South India with dancer Shanta Rao. She is accompanied by musicians Mr. Natarajan and Mr. Krishnappa.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The author, magazine editor, and speech writer joins Studs to talk about his 1959 novel, Mover: A Modern Tragedy, and other works.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The author of Ballots and Bandwagons gives an overview of many of the presidential campaigns and conventions of the first half of the 20th century.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The composer and organist walks through his process of reinventing the Roman Catholic mass, adapting Latin prayers and hymns to the English language in order to fulfill the needs voiced by modern Church leaders and parishioners.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

A wide-ranging conversation with the Russian composer, pianist, and music professor - about his time in Chicago and his upcoming departure for New York.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Grace Bumbry, one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation, shares some stories from her career, gives some examples of her vocal style, and offers appreciation for her mentor, Lotte Lehmann. Includes a clip from a 1960 Studs' interview with Lehmann.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Choral director Noah Greenberg previews a performance of The Play of Herod at The University of Chicago's Rockefeller Chapel.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Helene Kazantzakis talks about “The Great Passion” which was written by her husband, Nikos Kazantzakis. She also talks about the book that she is writing about her husband’s life. Studs Terkel reads aloud from “The Great Passion” and Helene reads aloud some of letters featured in the biography titled “Nikos Kazantzakis.” This interview opens with a song written by Nikos Kazantzakis called “The Dance” and closes with the song “Myrtia.”

The renowned Old Testament scholar and archaeologist was also a noted collector of folk musical traditions. Here, he shares some stories and songs from his boyhood in Missouri.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations