Disenchanted Democrats Gay rights and environmental activists are among a few of the progressive groups who are growing more critical of President Obama. Is the left's love affair with the president fading?9:06 a.m.
Guests
David Sirota: Syndicated political columnist and author of "The Uprising."
Mark Schmitt: Executive editor of the American Prospect.
Erich Pica: Director of domestic programs for Friends of the Earth.
A story of hope amid despair A new novel by Mayo Clinic doctor and obesity researcher James Levine tells the story of a young Indian girl forced into a life of prostitution. Dr. Levine says the novel sprang from a visit to the slums of Mumbai and encounter there that haunts him to this day.10:06 a.m.
Guests
James Levine, MD: Director of the NEAT (Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) Center at the Mayo Clinic and author of "the Blue Notebook."
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