Entire Program - May 07, 2010

Our host Isabelle Schaefer talks to an expert on the environmental effects of the Gulf oil spill. Host James de Mellow introduces two reports on reactions to Arizona's newest immigration law.

Jen Howard brings us this afternoon's local news -- the newest lead in the failed Times Square bombing, a 350-work gift to the Whitney Museum of American Art and the sentancing of New York's biggest illegal cigarette dealer.

Host Isabelle Schaefer talks to Professor of Biology at the University of Tampa, Florida, James Gore about the environmental impact of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Back in New York, reporter Chris Livesay talks to local fish merchants about how their supplies will be affected by the disaster.

In Bridgeport, Connecticut, ex-convicts have given up guns for shovels. They are creating a garden that is part of their rehabilitation. The project is also intended to benefit the local community by beautifying an empty lot in a once dangerous area. Reporter Sara Bertin documents the project.

In an audio-slideshow, Isabelle Schaefer profiles one ex-convict, Solomon Friday, as he works in the garden.

A Garden of Hope 

The suspect in the failed bomb attack on Times Square last week, Faisal Shahzad, came from a village in the North-West of Pakistan. Host Isabelle Schaefer talks to Pakistani reporter Mumtaz Bangash who is in that village, Mohib Banda, and spoke with family members and neighbors.

Solomon Adebayo reports live from Wall Street on the recovery of the Dow Jones Industrial Average after yesterday's 1,000 point swing.

Commentator Jen Howard discusses her ongoing obsession with all things psychic.

Zack Seward brings us today's latest local, national and international news. Among other headlines: following the British election, Conservative party leader David Cameron reaches out to Liberal Democrats; authorities impose further off-shore fishing restrictions in the Gulf of Mexico.

Host James de Mellow talks to Professor James Cronin of Boston college about Britain's first hung parliament since 1974.

Arizona's new immigration law gives police wide-reaching powers to detain individuals they believe are in the country illegally. The law is provoking strong reaction across the nation, including New York, Solomon Adebayo reports.

Supporters of Arizona's tough immigration law propose buying goods from the state to counteract a boycott. Chris Livesay reports.

Bill Weisbrod reports on the new $300 price-tag on permits to shoot in the five boroughs.

Reporter Katie Simon shadows a hospice nurse as she cares for her oldest patient, a 101-year-old German immigrant.

In this audio slideshow by Lindsay Dunsmuir, nurse Rita Grossman talks about a friend and patient who inspired her.

Commentator Zack Seward faces off with the other Zach Seward, his name doppelganger.