Leonard Lopate with Martina Navratilova
Layoffs have become a way of life for corporate America. But do they lead to long-term profits? Also, an infamous fight between two great philosophers: Jean-Jacques Rousseau and David Hume. Then a look into the debate over the new immigration bill. Plus: fitness tips from Martina Navratilova!
The Disposable American
Veteran New York Times business reporter Louis Uchitelle says that layoffs may not lead to long-term profits, and that they often aren't worth the psychological toll they take on the workers who lose their jobs. His new book is The Disposable American.
Events: Louis Uchitelle will be speaking and signing ...
Events: Louis Uchitelle will be speaking and signing ...
Head-to-Head Philosophers
In 1776, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and David Hume had a bitter, public quarrel that turned them into deadly enemies. Leonard talks to John Eidinow, co-author of Rousseau's Dog.
Events: John Eidinow will be reading and signing books
Monday, April 3 at 7 pm
Barnes & Noble on Broadway at 82nd Street
Events: John Eidinow will be reading and signing books
Monday, April 3 at 7 pm
Barnes & Noble on Broadway at 82nd Street
Immigration Problems
The Senate's immigration bill is generating huge controversy on all sides. John Cassidy, staff writer for the New Yorker, comments.
Shape Up!
Shape up with Martina Navratilova! She's won 20 Wimbledon titles and 58 Grand Slam titles, and at age 46, became the oldest Grand Slam winner ever. Her new book is Shape Your Self: My 6-Step Diet and Fitness Plan to Achieve the Best Shape of Your Life.
Events:Martina ...
Events:Martina ...
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