The Long Climb

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 1, 2010
This is a best-of Brian Lehrer Show, highlighting some recent favorite segments.

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof discusses how women's rights are the defining human rights story of our our time. And, Sunita Viswanath of Women for Afghan Women on what the surge means. Plus: dwindling birthing options for the city's poor; Deepak Chopra; SUNY stays afloat; and renowned mountain climber Ed Viesturs.

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