As if the economy, health care, and foreign policy weren't enough, the Obama administration thinks it can tackle immigration reform sooner than later. Plus, the perils of overthinking; The Ethicist Randy Cohen on Madonna's adoption; and how the army is pressuring doctors to not diagnose PTSD.
Guests:
Randy CohenWhat's Next for Immigration Reform?
Julia Preston, national immigration correspondent for the New York Times, and Daphne Eviatar of the Washington Independent discuss the Obama administration's plans to tackle immigration reform sooner rather than later. What do you think? On your list of policy priorities, where does immigration reform ...
Stop Thinking, Start Living
Gabriel Cohen, curator of Sundays at Sunny's and author of Storms Can't Hurt the Sky: A Buddhist Path Through Divorce (Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2008), talks about how overthinking can lead to depression.
Ethics Considered
Randy Cohen talks with us about the ethical issues surrounding Madonna's attempt to adopt another child in Malawi. He has a new column, "The Moral of the Story," on the New York Times Magazine website.
PTSD Under Pressure
A secret recording suggests that the Army may be pushing medical staff not to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder. Mark Benjamin, national correspondent for Salon, has been investigating the story. He explains why the Army may be exerting this kind of pressure and what the consequences are.
Post-Civil Rights Memoir
Jennifer Baszile, author of The Black Girl Next Door: A Memoir (Touchstone, 2009), tells of her post-segregation suburban upbringing.
Open Phones: Sign of the Whale?
A whale was spotted (then escorted back to safety) in the Hudson river yesterday. What do you think it was doing here? What's the whale symbolize to you? Comment below!
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