Barbara Ehrenreich was on the Leonard Lopate Show to talk about her book, Living With a Wild God. She also told us what she's been reading and watching (rock climbing, anyone?) and what her favorite comfort food is...

What have you read or seen over the past year that moved or surprised you?

         Endurance (about the Shackleton expedition in 1914-1915).

What are you listening to right now?

         I listen to NPR mostly news.

What’s the last great book you read?

         Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephanson

What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?

         Movies and books about mountain climbing

What’s your favorite comfort food?

         cheeseburgers