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Poverty and Social Justice Challenges in the US: Part I
February 8, 2009
Marian Wright Edelman founder, Children's Defense Fund
Dolores Huerta co-founder, United Farm Workers of America
Bob Herbert op-ed columnist, New York Times

Marian Wright Edelman, founder of the Children's Defense Fund, and Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America, discuss the social, economic, and educational challenges facing this country. New York Times columnist Bob Herbert moderates.

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Poverty and Social Justice Challenges in the US: Part II
Marian Wright Edelman
00:45:07
Marian Wright Edelman, founder of the Children's Defense Fund, and Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America, discuss the social, economic, and educational challenges facing this country. New York Times columnist Bob Herbert moderates.
Imperfect Offering: Humanitarian Action for the 21st Century
James Orbinski
00:59:29
Physician and humanitarian James Orbinski discusses his new book, An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarian Action for the Twenty-First Century.
Atlanta Neighborhood Summit
Angela Glover Blackwell
00:43:21
Angela Glover Blackwell, founder and chief executive officer of PolicyLink, addresses the Atlanta Neighborhood Summit. The Neighborhood Summit is a new, day-long event aimed at bringing together neighbors from across the region to discuss issues of mutual interest.
Raj Patel: How to Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy
Raj Patel
00:55:45
Activist Raj Patel discusses his new book, The Value of Nothing: How to Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy, with radio's On Point producer, John Wihbey.
Laughs with Planet Washington
Ken Rynne
The comedy duo Planet Washington opens Cambridge Forum's 2009 fall season with a benefit performance. Ken Rynne, an alum of the renowned Capitol Steps troupe, and his faithful piano accompanist, Frank Plumer, are Planet Washington.
Cynthia Lopez: WAM! 2009 Keynote
Cynthia Lopez
01:00:49
Cynthia Lopez, vice president of American Documentary's P.O.V., delivers the keynote address at the 2009 Women, Action & the Media conference.
Image of Promises Betrayed: Waking Up from the American Dream
Author: Bob Herbert
Publisher: Times Books (2006)
Binding: Paperback, 368 pages
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