Fareed Zakaria; Funny Seders; Republicans Divided

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 3, 2015

CNN host Fareed Zakaria defends the value of a liberal arts education. Plus: why the social conservative and big business wings of the Republican party are at odds; New York City Council member Vincent Gentile discusses his bid to replace Michael Grimm in the special election for his Congressional seat May 5; the varying degrees of hazards of tobacco products (and how they should be advertised) and some (fun) tips to make your Passover Seder modern and relevant. 

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