This week: we look at Freelancers in the recession, and at how to protect this large and vulnerable part of the economy.  Plus: drinking water in Asia is the new environmental frontier, and spring in New York brings exciting wild flowers.

This week: we look at Freelancers in the recession, and at how to protect this large and vulnerable part of the economy. Plus: drinking water in Asia is the new environmental frontier, and spring in New York brings exciting wild flowers.

This week: we look at Freelancers in the recession, and at how to protect this large and vulnerable part of the economy.&nbsp; Plus: drinking water in Asia is the new environmental frontier, and spring in New York brings exciting wild flowers.

Hope Springs Eternal

Brian Lehrer, of WNYC Radio's Brian Lehrer Show, also hosts an hour-long weekly television show on CUNY-TV. In addition to highlighting new academic research with the power to transform society and policy in a regular segment called, "Public Intellectual," Brian interviews experts on a wide variety of topics including: the digital age and how it’s transforming our world; new social and political trends and current events in New York City and beyond; entrepreneurs of change; grassroots environmental efforts; and innovative inventions and apps.

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Hope Springs Eternal

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