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Jill Johnston reflects on the lesbian feminist circles that she was a part of, and how Solanas's radical ideology fit within those frameworks. Erin Cramer asks Johnston about SCUM in relation to Johnston's writing and definition of woman. Johnston reflects on her relationship to Warhol as an art critic and an actress in his films. She reflects on Solanas's shooting of Warhol as a political act. People mentioned include Betty Friedan; Andy Warhol; Ultrta Violet.

Ti-Grace Atkinson narrates how she got involved with Valerie Solanas due to her involvement with the National Organization for Women (NOW), and the emerging American east coast art scene in the 1960s. Atkinson and Flo Kennedy were friends because of their shared beliefs and activism, and they discuss the violence of sexism and the insersectional nature of the discrimation women artists faced. It was a coincidence that they both ended up advocating for Solanas despite her denying being a feminist. Atkinson's and Kennedy's commentary on radical feminism provides insight into the state of gender politics in the context of the art world. People and organizations mention include Andy Warhol; Maurice Girodias; Poets, Essayists, Novelists (PEN).

Jill Johnston discusses Valerie Solanas's shooting of Andy Warhol within the context of cultural terrorism, noting her own views on violence as political strategy. She discusses an interaction that she had with Solanas and elaborates on the circumstances surrounding Solanas's mental state. Johnston states that Solanas was a vital figure within radical feminist thought. The interview concludes as Johnston assesses the role of humor in political strategy. People mentioned include Robin Morgan; Florynce Kennedy; Norman Mailer.

Florynce Kennedy discusses how she first heard about Valerie Solanas. She expresses her thoughts about SCUM Manifesto, reading an excerpt from the document. People mentioned include Ti-Grace Atkinson.

Florynce Kennedy expresses her feelings about Valerie Solanas's significance to feminism. She discusses the role of violence in distinguishing the personal from the political, deeming it an appropriate response to acts of abuse. Kennedy concludes by reflecting on the experience of defending Solanas in court and the subsequent backlash received from NOW. People mentioned include Ti-Grace Atkinson; Roz Baxandall; Roxanne Dunbar; Maurice Girodias; Cellestine Ware; Betty Friedan.

Florynce Kennedy reflects on the prejudicial treatment of women in court, particularly noting the prescription of psychiatric evaluation, using Valerie Solanas's case as an example. Kennedy further discusses Solanas and the SCUM Manifesto as influences within radical feminism, examining the role of violence in spurring societal reform. The interview concludes as she shares her opinion on Andy Warhol. People mentioned include Shulamith Firestone; Ti-Grace Atkinson; Maurice Girodias.

Jeramiah Newton talks about how he met Valerie Solanas while Solanas was staying at the Chelsea Hotel and reflects on the experience of auditioning for her play Up Your Ass. Newton discusses his interpretation of the SCUM Manifesto and of Solanas herself. He gives insight into Solanas's personal interactions and life experiences, noting locations where she had stayed following her release from prison. Solanas's experience on The Alan Burke Show is mentioned. The interview concludes as Newton retells a conversation in which Valerie reenacted her shooting of Warhol to him. People mentioned include Maurice Girodias; Ti-Grace Atkinson.

Jeramiah Newton describes visiting Valerie Solanas at the psych ward unit at Elmhurt Hospital, where Valerie details the trial of Alice Crimmins. Newton provides further details on Solanas's life, particularly before her death. Newton discusses what he believes were Solanas's motives in her attempt to assassinate Andy Warhol. People and organizations mentioned include Alice Crimmins; Maurice Girodias; Gay Liberation Front; Candy Darling.

Ultra Violet describes the environment within Warhol's Factory and her observations in regards to the affect Warhol has on other people. Ultra Violet mentions that her relationship with Valerie Solanas began when they acted together in the film I, a Man. Ultra Violet discusses the research she did on Valerie Solanas for her book Famous for 15 Minutes. Ultra Violet details the conflicts and worries between Solanas and Warhol in producing Solanas's script for Up Your Ass. People mentioned include Andy Warhol; Maurice Girodias.

Ultra Violet details the shooting in the Factory and describes Andy Warhol and how his circle reacted to it. Ultra Violet expands on the way Warhol was impacted by the shooting psychologically and discusses how he viewed Solanas and other women. Ultra Violet also mentions her book on the New York art scene in the 1960s. She shares her personal views on Solanas, SCUM Manifesto and the feminism. People mentioned include Andy Warhol; Viva; Maurice Girodias.