Studs Terkel

Meet Meg Christian, the cofounder of Olivia Records and a pioneer in the women's music movement. Learn about her impact on the LGBTQ+ community and her conversation with Studs Terkel. Explore her journey of embracing her southern roots and empowering women through music. Discover how she represented women's experiences and challenged limited portrayals of women in popular music. Follow her journey of self-discovery and acceptance in the LGBTQ community. Explore her musical career, involvement with Olivia Records and Olivia Cruises.

Studs Terkel interviews female impersonator Les-Lee about their art, experiences of being different, and their career. They discuss the art of female impersonation, feeling different and creative inclinations in childhood, finding independence and self-acceptance, and Les-Lee's unique life and career as a performer.

Lorraine Hansberry, the first Black woman to have a play produced on Broadway, discusses racial and gender inequity with Studs Terkel. They explore the specificity and universality of her play 'A Raisin in the Sun' and the role of women in oppressed groups. They also delve into the autobiographical nature of the play and the significance of art in conveying truth.