British Hostages to be Released; Work, Work, Work; Today's New Environmentalists And Their Vision For The Future; The Obsessive Quest For The Perfect Lawn
British Hostages to be Released
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Iran would free the 15 detained British sailors and marines Wednesday as an Easter holiday "gift" to the British people. Iranian state television said the 14 men and one woman, who were seized while on patrol in the northern Persian gulf on March 23, would leave Iran on Thursday. An Iranian official in London said the hostages would be handed over to British diplomats in Tehran.
Work, Work, Work
The number of Californians of retirement age who continue to work has risen considerably in the last decade. According to a report released this week by the California Budget Project, improved health and longer life expectancy has enabled people to work longer. But the main reason for the trend is that more and more seniors can't afford to retire. Larry Mantle talks with the California Budget Project's Executive Director, Jean Ross.
Today's New Environmentalists And Their Vision For The Future
The need for solutions to environmental problems is evident. Teresa Heinz Kerry and Senator John Kerry, both long involved in environmental advocacy, traveled across the country to see at first hand how these issues unite people regardless of their party affiliation or ideological beliefs. Larry talks with the Kerry's about their new book, This Moment on Earth, which describes the people and communities they met who are actively working to save the world they know and love. The book also includes a guide to how readers can get involved.
The Obsessive Quest For The Perfect Lawn
In his new book American Green, author and environmental historian Ted Steinberg takes on our country's obsessive preoccupation with lush, velvety, green lawns. Steinberg explores the mysteries of the all-American landscape and "mows down" the turf-care industry along the way. The author joins Larry Mantle to discuss the origins of the lawn and the American obsession with maintaining the perfect turf.