Walking a mile in someone’s shoes is a good way to understand their situation. What about walking a mile while carrying a gallon of water? Today, we hear about the annual water walk. Then, raw milk restrictions come to Connecticut. Plus, the war in Iraq is seven years old: what’s the state of the Iraqi economy?
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Seven Year Itch
Kim Gamel, AP editor based in Baghdad, and Steve Clemons, senior fellow and director of the American Strategy Program of the New America Foundation, discuss the start of the 7th year of the Iraq war. Unemployment, deficits, and many of the same troubles that plague us here are weighing down ...
Just Like Starting Over
Seth Pinsky, president of NYC's Economic Development Corporation, talks about the city's efforts to retrain laid-off Wall Street workers.
Carry The Water
Caryl Stern, president and CEO of the US fund for UNICEF, discusses World Water Week and this Sunday's Water Walk event. It's all part of their work to help make clean water more accessible for everyone.
Pay to Play
Danny Hakim, New York Times Albany bureau chief, talks about the indictments of aides to former NY state comptroller Alan Hevesi. The indictment claims the aides turned New York’s $122 billion pension fund into a criminal enterprise.
Raw Deal
If you're a foodie, chances are you know about the raw--unpasteurized--milk debate. Proponents of raw milk say it's more nutritious; opponents say it harbors bacteria. Marion Nestle, a professor of nutrition and public health at NYU, will outline both perspectives. Then Connecticut State Representative and raw milk enthusiast ...
First Lady Obama
The scrutiny over Michelle Obama's every move has revealed a lot about her and about the American people. Jennifer Senior, senior editor of New York Magazine, wrote about the many meanings of a new American icon as part of a series on Mrs. Obama in this week's issue.
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