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Harrison Ford: United States must "step up to the plate," commit to world environmentalism
Actor Harrison Ford joins world leaders in Japan this week in the effort to combat the loss of animals, plants and their habitats.
This morning, Ford, vice chairman, Conservation International, tells John Roberts the goals of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and how he got involved in the cause.
"We have to press for action now. We have to get unified commitment to the goals," Ford said. "We've got to get the United States to step up to the plate."
"Glee" photos too sexy?
"Glee Gone Wild." The GQ Magazine photo spread featuring the cast members of Fox's hit family television show "Glee" clad in next-to-nothing outfits is called racy, even pornographic.
So, has a show that has already taken on its share of taboos gone too far this time?
This morning, two critics share opposite views with American Morning's John Roberts. Melissa Henson with the Parents Television Council says the photos are "very damaging" and send the wrong message. Robert Thompson, pop culture expert with Syracuse University, calls the photos "racy," but he isn’t so sure parents need to worry specifically about the photo spread.
Do people see dead loved ones when they die?
Director Clint Eastwood's newest movie, "Hereafter", starring Matt Damon, is getting a lot of buzz for it's supernatural subject matter. The movie, which opens nationwide on Friday, tries to explore the question "what happens after we die?"
Author David Kessler's latest book, "Visions, Trips, and Crowded Rooms: Who and What You See Before You Die," attempts to address some of the similarities in visions that people report before they die. His syndicated column on CNN.com, titled "Do the dead greet the dying?", has also gotten a lot of people talking on this subject.
Kessler spoke with John and Kiran about the similarities in people's last moments and people's fascination with the afterlife on today's American Morning.
‘Sesame Street’ writer devotes hair tribute to Ethiopian daughter
The Sesame Street video “I Love My Hair” teaches young black girls that their hair is beautiful just the way it is. This morning, Sesame Street writer Joey Mazzarino shares how his adopted Ethiopian daughter's curly hair inspired the now viral video.
The Teaser for Wednesday, October 20, 2010
"The Teaser” is a preview of the guests we have lined up for the next day – so you know when to tune in (and when to set your alarm!). Guests and times are always subject to change.
6:24AM Dr. Freya Schnabel, Director of Breast Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center, on hormone replacement therapy after menopause. Could it do more harm than good?
6:40AM Paul Callan, Professor of Media Law, Seton Hall University, on teachers using social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to interact with their students. Where does it draw the line?
7:20AM Amanda Gengler, Writer, Money Magazine, on choosing the best insurance plans for you and your family during open enrollment season.
7:40AM Jeffrey Toobin, CNN Senior Legal Analyst, on the military accepting openly gay recruits for the first time in the nation’s history. Could that change?
8:40AM Joey Mazzarino, Head Writer, Sesame Street, on the song that’s become a viral hit, “I Love My Hair", inspired by his adopted daughter from Ethiopia.
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The Teaser for Friday, October, 15, 2010
"The Teaser” is a preview of the guests we have lined up for the next day – so you know when to tune in (and when to set your alarm!). Guests and times are always subject to change.
6:40AM Robbie Vorhaus, Communications Strategist, Vorhaus & Company, on the media frenzy the miners are going through. What's next and how are they going to handle the media attention?
7:40AM Ed Rollins, CNN Sr. Political Analyst and Republican Strategist and Kiki McLean, Democratic Strategist, with reaction on Thursday’s Senate debate between Harry Reid and Sharron Angle. Plus they weigh in on First Lady Michelle Obama’s religious reference telling radio host Tom Joyner that she's grateful for people's prayers and for their help in keeping "the spirits clean around us."
8:10AM Candy Crowley, Chief Political Correspondent and Host of CNN's State of the Union, with her reaction to the debate between Harry Reid and Sharron Angle, President Obama and VP Biden stumping in Delaware for Chris Coons and a preview of this Sunday's State of the Union.
8:40AM Joe Hagan, Contributing Editor, New York Magazine, on his latest article about the California gubernatorial race and why the rest of the country should care about this, not just Californians.
8:50AM Pauline Lachance, Historian and Archivist at the Liberace Museum, on the Liberace Museum closing its doors on October 17th after 31 years in Las Vegas. What are her favorite memories of the flamboyant pianist?
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