MONDAY

• Kick off your week with a look at Obama-nomics.  Just how has the President faired with our economy?  New Jersey Congressman Leonard Lance weighs in this morning on The John Gambling Show!  Plus, New York City Public Advocate Bill DeBlasio answers the important questions facing New York City!  And Len Berman’s got a look back at all the weekend sports action!
• Anne Heche, star of the hit HBO series Hung, stops by to talk with Joan Hamburg about the second season of the show.  Plus, Liz Hamburg has a Launchpad update from Lori Sandler, founder and owner of Divvies, a gourmet bakery dedicated to creating sweets without nuts, eggs and dairy.  Her successful business has now led to a new cookbook!

TUESDAY

• He turned an auto giant around…WITHOUT our money.  Alan Mulally, President and CEO of the Ford Motor Company, talks with John Gambling about how he did it.  Plus, hear all about this week’s unveiling of an all-new Ford vehicle in Chicago’s landmark Millennium Park!

WEDNESDAY

• It’s “Food Hour” time on The Joan Hamburg Show, and today Joan welcomes celebrity chef John Delucie, owner and chef at The Lion and chef/partner at The Waverly Inn.  He’ll share the “Recipe of the Week,” and answer all of YOUR cooking questions!  Then, learn what you can do to look and feel younger when Joan talks with Katie Becker, beauty editor at Prevention magazine!

THURSDAY

• Are we any closer to a budget for the Empire State?  Get the latest from Albany when Governor David Paterson chats with John Gambling!
• Traveling this summer?  It can be crazy and stressful, so don’t forget about keeping a healthy focus while you’re away.  Cardiologist Dr. Nieca Goldberg joins Joan Hamburg to share some tips.  Then, if you’re thinking of heading to the movies this weekend, you’ll want to hear about what’s sure to be one of the weekend’s top earners…Get Low.  Joan talks with the stars, Robert Duvall and Sissy Spacek, along with director Aaron Schneider!  Plus, no matter what your age, it’s possible to not only lose weight, but prevent and treat diabetes through simple diet changes.  Dr. Howard Shapiro talks with Joan Hamburg about what we can do…plus how to combat the surge in childhood obesity!

FRIDAY

• The City’s hottest stories…Mayor Michael Bloomberg joins John Gambling in-studio! 
• Joan Hamburg takes Summer Fridays on the road once again…this week, she heads back to Sag Harbor for the Hamptons Designer Showhouse!  Join Joan and her special guests, including our own Dottie Herman, host of Eye on Real Estate, and President and CEO of Prudential Douglas Elliman, the area’s leading real estate firm, who will share important advice for any homeowner or potential buyer.  Plus, Jack Bishop, editorial director of America’s Test Kitchen, comes by to share his list of kitchen “must-haves” – from pots and pans to appliances and gadgets!  Learn how to plan the perfect summer house party, from the dining room to the backyard, from Christopher Robbins of Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs, and get tips on how to make your home look picture-perfect by listening to Joan’s roundtable with a panel of home designers!

MONDAY

• John Gambling chats with Tom Foley, Republican Gubernatorial candidate in Connecticut.  He leads his Republican counterparts in the polls by 35% – what is his plan to win in the Constitution State in 2010?  Plus, Len Berman has your weekend in sports including the British Open and the results of the Mets vs. Giants and Yanks vs. Rays series!
• Joan and Liz Hamburg talk with John Vechey, co-founder of PopCap Games, an American video game developer and publisher, about how he built a successful business offering nearly-full versions of his games, including his flagship title, Bejeweled, (which has sold more than 50 million units across all major platforms) for free!  Plus, Joan welcomes Academy Award-winning actress Helen Hunt, perhaps best-known for her seven-year stint on television’s Mad About You.  She has just opened in Broadway’s Our Town as the sixth actor to assume the iconic role of “Stage Manager” in this record-breaking production.  Plus, get the latest on the BP Deep Water oil spill from Anne Thompson, Chief Environmental Affairs Correspondent for NBC News, who has been covering the area since the spill first began.

TUESDAY

• According to the latest jobs report, there are millions of Americans still pounding the pavement and looking for their next opportunity.  Find out the top 10 job tips for those looking now as Cindy Perman of CNBC.com joins Joan Hamburg.  Are there sign of improvement in today’s job market?  Plus a look at what the best jobs ever are!  And if you’ve still got room on your summer reading list, you may want to consider the latest from Daniel Silva, whose new novel, The Rembrandt Affair, is a timely reminder that there are men in the world who will do ANYTHING for money.  He talks with Joan today about his new book, which could have been ripped from today’s headlines.

WEDNESDAY

• CHOW.com is on the road this month exploring the latest innovative and novel food trends that three American cities (San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City) have to offer. CHOW Tour 2010 comes to The Joan Hamburg Show on the New York leg of the trip to hear YOUR suggestions on the most pioneering new restaurants, food trucks, bars, and food shops that they should check out while they’re in town!  Call in to Joan today with YOUR picks!!!

FRIDAY

• Which games should you watch this weekend?  Len Berman’s got a preview of all the weekend sports action today on The John Gambling Show!

MONDAY

• John Gambling returns from vacation and this morning talks with Jeff Breit, a lawyer representing 500 Louisiana fishermen in their case against BP.  Plus, John talks with the CATO Institute about President Obama’s appointment of the new head of Medicare and Medicaid…while the Senate was conveniently on recess.  And Len Berman takes a look back at the World Cup Finals and all the weekend sports action!
• Barry Edelstein, The Public’s Shakespeare Initiative Director, talks with Joan Hamburg about one of the few things that are actually FREE in New York City – Shakespeare in the Park!  He’ll discuss this season’s offerings and how you can snag a ticket!  Plus, Doug Hodges talks with Joan about his role in Broadway’s La Cage Aux Folles, which made history by winning the Tony award THREE TIMES for Best Musical!  And why is it that some women don’t get the benefits from statins?  Lisa Gill, editor of Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs, talks with Joan about just what is behind this.
• Hear the story behind the movie The Blind Side from the real-life family whose lives it is based on, Leigh Ann and Sean Tuohy…today on The Steve Malzberg Show!  Plus, Steve’s battle against the mosque at Ground Zero continues as he talks with former assistant New York District Attorney Andy McCarthy and Robert Spencer, director of Jihad Watch!

TUESDAY

• You assume your marriage was great — and why not? Your husband was handsome, successful, and a doting dad but when he is found with a second-rate “escort” you are overwhelmed with questions left unanswered. This is an all-too-common story you hear from friends and read in the headlines from some of our most famous politicians and celebrities.  Susan Issacs uses this as the storyline in her new book—and today discusses the issue with Joan Hamburg.

WEDNESDAY

• Get your appetite ready!  It’s time for Joan Hamburg’s Weekly Food Hour!  And featured on “Taste and Tell” this week, it’s homemade ravioli from Fontanarosa’s in New Jersey…YUM!

THURSDAY

• Governor David Paterson talks about the Empire State’s top headlines with John Gambling!

FRIDAY

• John Gambling welcomes Mayor Michael Bloomberg for his weekly visit to the WOR studios!
• Joan Hamburg takes Summer Fridays on the road with a special broadcast from B. Smith’s in the Hamptons!  Her guests include award-winning actress Susan Lucci, model Christie Brinkley, Today show correspondent Jill Rappaport, and Jill Zarin, part of the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City!

And if you haven’t checked out “The Elephant”…New York’s ONLY locally-programmed country radio station…what are you waiting for?  Personally, I’d never realized how much I like country music, and I’m loving hearing some of today’s top artists, including Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, and more!  It’s all online NOW on “The Elephant” at worcountry.com!

MONDAY:

• Enjoy the holiday with The John Gambling Show!  Joe Bartlett sits in for John this week and today talks with Dr. Philip Johnson, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama, about the long term effects of the oil spill on the Gulf region and our economy.  Plus, are we ready for the legalization of pot in New York and New Jersey?  Gabriel Sayegh, Director of the New York office the Drug Policy Alliance, talks with Joe about medical marijuana.  And Len Berman takes a look back at the weekend’s sports action!
• What are the all-time best dishes America has to offer, the ones you must taste before they vanish, so delicious they deserve to be a Holy Grail for travelers? Where’s the most vibrant Key lime pie in Florida? The most sensational chilies rellenos in New Mexico? The most succulent fried clams on the Eastern Seaboard? The most memorable whoopie pies, gumbos, tacos, cheese steaks, crab feasts? Jane and Michael Stern, America’s leading authorities on the culinary delights to be found while driving, take Joan Hamburg on one delicious holiday road trip!  Plus Denzel Washington talks with Joan about his role in Broadway’s Fences, and Stanley Tucci chats about his work in Lend Me A Tenor.

TUESDAY:

• One of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment, best known for her performances in The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, and more recently, The Princess Diaries, Julie Andrews stops by to talk with Joan Hamburg about her new children’s book, The Very Fairy Princess.

WEDNESDAY:

• Wednesday is Food Hour day on the Joan Hamburg Show, and today Joan and her crew feature an old favorite in “Taste and Tell” — Grilled Cheese Sandwiches!

THURSDAY:

• Governor David Paterson discusses the top news affecting the Empire State with Joe Bartlett on The John Gambling Show!  Plus, Joe talks with Spencer Abraham, Energy Secretary under George W. Bush, about how we can solve America’s energy crisis.
• One of our top talk hosts, Joan Hamburg, welcomes two of television’s top talk hosts, Wendy Williams and Meredith Viera!  Wendy talks about why she never takes the summer off from her talk show, and Meredith, co-host of the Today show, chats about the day’s top stories!

FRIDAY:

• Liz Hamburg joins mom Joan for “New York Uncovered!”  Don’t miss this weekly segment, in which Liz “uncovers” everything from the latest places to meet people, to “only in New York” experiences, and some old hidden treasures!

And here’s a highlight for all weekend…and all week…long: the Elephant is on the air!  That’s right…Country music is back on New York radio, exclusively at worcountry.com!  Log on and listen today to New York’s ONLY locally-programmed country music station, featuring today’s TOP country artists, including Carrie Underwood, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, and so many more!  It’s the perfect soundtrack for your holiday weekend or while you’re hard at work during the week!

MONDAY:

• Share your first cup of coffee of the week with John Gambling as he talks with Reshma Saujani, who is running for Congress against Carolyn Maloney.  She’ll tell John how she plans to unseat Maloney.  Plus, New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney and John talk about the New Jersey budget…it’s due to be passed this week, but will it pass as Governor Chris Christie has proposed it?  And, Len Berman has your weekend sports recap!
• Joan and Liz Hamburg welcome Alexa von Tobel, founder and CEO of LearnVest, for this week’s “Launchpad” segment!  LearnVest is the leading independent personal finance website for women.  Alexa came up with the idea for it in 2006, during her senior year at Harvard when she realized she, and most of her peers, had never had any formal education about how to effectively manage their finances.  What can other women…and ALL of us…learn from Alexa about taking care of our pocketbooks?

TUESDAY:

• John Gambling chats with CBS News journalist Jere Van Dyk about his 2008 kidnapping by the Taliban, who held him captive for forty-five days. 
• Joan Hamburg serves up another fantastic lunch at the famed 21 Club, and welcomes one of New York’s favorite foodies, former New York Times chief restaurant critic Frank Bruni.  Frank will talk with Joan about his new position writing about the bar scene in the City!  She also welcomes veteran television news anchor Chuck Scarborough to talk about the day’s top stories, and actress Katie Finneran, who will tell us all about her Tony-winning role in Broadway’s “Promises, Promises.”

WEDNESDAY:

• Jay Walder, Chairman and CEO of the MTA, joins John Gambling live in studio for a special “town hall” about the MTA service changes and fare hikes.  Plus, he’ll be taking YOUR calls directly!
• Get your appetite ready…Wednesday means “Food Hour” on The Joan Hamburg Show!

THURSDAY:

• Governor David Paterson talks with John Gambling…has New York State agreed on a budget YET?

FRIDAY:

• New York City Michael Bloomberg is back in-studio with John Gambling to discuss the City’s top stories!
• While we’ve been dutifully eating our fruits and vegetables all these years, a strange thing has been happening to our produce: it’s been losing its nutrients.  Find out what you can do as Joan Hamburg talks with Courtenay Smith, executive editor of Prevention magazine.  Then get ready for the long Fourth of July holiday weekend with fireworks and ice cream!  Robin Hall, executive director of Macy*s Fourth of July Fireworks, talks with Joan about what they have in store for us this year, and Sue Perry of ShopSmart magazine joins Joan to rate the BEST store-bought vanilla and chocolate ice creams…which taste best and are the best values?

MONDAY

• Kick off your week with The John Gambling Show!  Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy talks with guest host Joe Bartlett about the top stories in Suffolk County, plus his unsuccessful bid for the GOP nomination for Governor of New York.  Plus, Len Berman looks back at the Belmont Stakes and all the weekend’s sports action!
• Joan Hamburg welcomes daughter Liz for her weekly spotlight on entrepreneurship, “Launch Pad!”  This week, Liz talks with Ron Koss, co-founder of Earth’s Best Baby Foods, the nation’s first organic baby food company. They’ll share their story of how they overcame having no money, no business pedigree, and no relevant experience to still succeed in launching a wildly-successful product that now sits next to its mainstream competitors on supermarket shelves!  Plus, Dr. Larry Norton, Deputy Physician-in-Chief for Breast Cancer Programs and the medical director of the Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, stops by to discuss the recent research out of the Cleveland Clinic which has been hyped as a possible discovery of a vaccine that could prevent breast cancer.

TUESDAY

• Charles Wohlforth talks with Joan Hamburg about his new book, The Fate of Nature, in which he discusses the heartening developments he has found in the science of human altruism in the midst of profound environmental catastrophes such as the recent BP oil spill and the Exxon Valdez spill. This new understanding of what causes humans to cooperate and act conscientiously may be the first step toward taking the actions necessary to preserve an environment that has already been altered drastically in our lifetime.  Plus, Doris Buffett, older sister of billionaire Warren Buffett, talks with Joan about the Sunshine Lady Foundation, which she created to help thousands of people she says are “unlucky through no fault of their own.”  To date, she has given away $100 million of her own money, much of it to individuals she has dealt with personally through phone calls and letters, including abused women and children, the mentally ill, prisoners who want to earn a college degree behind bars, and young Afghan women. Today, at age 82, she is in a hurry to give away as much as she can to help individuals in need, one by one by one, before she dies. She says her goal is for her last check to bounce due to insufficient funds!

WEDNESDAY

• Get your appetite ready – it’s time for Joan Hamburg’s Weekly Food Hour!  Join Joan as she brings you the country’s best chefs, New York’s best food, and amazing recipes you can make at home.

THURSDAY

• Get the latest direct from Albany as John Gambling welcomes Governor David Paterson!

FRIDAY

• Friday is Mayor Michael Bloomberg day on The John Gambling Show!  Get the answers to YOUR questions about New York City from the man in charge as he chats with John about the Big Apple’s top stories.

MONDAY:

• Lifelong Queensite Bob Turner talks with John Gambling about what drove him to his decision to move into the political arena and take on Congressman Anthony Weiner. Plus, last week’s stock market was more than a little stomach-churning…economist Steve Forbes joins John to talk about what happened. And, who came out on top in this weekend’s Subway Series?  Len Berman takes a look back at all the Yankees-Mets action!
• What critical areas determine success, happiness, and fulfillment in our lives?  Renowned psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser talks with Joan Hamburg about how everything from conscientious money management to developing strong coping skills to building the right kind of friendships and intimate partnerships can help us to lead more fulfilling lives as “fully-loaded grown-ups.” Plus, get the inside scoop on the new ways to snag a restaurant reservation online!

TUESDAY:

• What can politics learn from sports?  Find out when former Governor and Senator George Allen talks with John Gambling this morning!
• Chad Kimball and Montego Glover stop by to talk with Joan Hamburg about their roles in Broadway’s Memphis, the story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcended race lines and radio airwaves back in the 1950s. Thanks in part to his passionate persistence, “race” music reaches the center of the radio dial, quickly exploding throughout mainstream America.

WEDNESDAY:

• Get set for the warm days ahead as Joan Hamburg kicks off her Summer Food Hour! Today, Adam Perry Lang, a classically French-trained chef turned bona fide BBQ expert, and founder and co-owner of the nationally-acclaimed restaurant Daisy May’s BBQ, talks with Joan about how to streamline the barbeque process. With his new collection of the 25 recipes that we cook 95 percent of the time, using accessible, not too pricey, quality ingredients he will guide us through the entire process.  Then Barbara Fairchild of Bon Appetit magazine shares the recipes for some perfect summer side dishes with Joan!

THURSDAY:

• Governor David Paterson talks with John Gambling about the week’s top news out of Albany.
• 4 Troops, a music group of four U.S. combat vets who served on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan, stop by to talk with Joan Hamburg about their debut CD, which has just been released by Sony Music. 

FRIDAY:

• Andrew McCarthy, Former District Attorney in New York, talks with John Gambling about his new book: The Grand Jihad: How Islam and the Left Sabotage America. And Friday morning means it’s time for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s weekly visit with John!
• Joan Hamburg continues her weekly garden series with Jodie Bross of the Glenwild Gardens Center–as we head into summer, what will we need to think about as the temperature rises and the garden grows?

MONDAY

• Senator Kit Bond of Missouri, a ranking Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee, talks with John Gambling about why he believes that Times Square bomber Faisal Shazad was probably NOT linked to the Pakistani Taliban.  Plus, Len Berman takes a look back at the weekend’s sports action!
• He’s been in show business for five decades, making him one of the savviest negotiators, smartest producers, and shrewdest film investors of our time.  Today, Jerry Weintraub stops by to talk with Joan Hamburg about his first great success at age twenty-six with Elvis Presley, whom he took on the road with the help of Colonel Tom Parker; to the immortal days with Sinatra and Rat Pack glory; to his crowning hits as a movie producer, starting with Robert Altman and Nashville, continuing with Oh, God!, The Karate Kid movies, and Diner, among others, and his most recent roles with Steven Soderbergh and Ocean’s Eleven, Twelve, and Thirteen.  Plus, you have the right to bare arms…no, that’s not a typo…nutrition-and-fitness-coach-to-the-stars JJ Virgin talks with Joan Hamburg about a simple, no-fail program that will trim, tone, and transform your arms into your hottest accessory. And the best part…you don’t even need to go to the gym!

TUESDAY

• Academy Award-winning actor, screenwriter, director, and film producer Denzel Washington talks with Joan Hamburg about his new role in Broadway’s “Fences,” for which he has just been nominated for a Tony, as well as the films that have made him one of the most recognizable and talented actors of our generation.  Plus, renowned television host and veteran news correspondent, Rita Cosby talks with Joan about how she uncovered an amazing personal story of heroism and courage…the untold secrets of a man she has known all her life: her father.

WEDNESDAY

• Summer is coming (doesn’t it seem like just yesterday we were getting all that snow?!?), which means two things…weddings, and barbeques!  Wedding and party planner guru Donnie Brown talks with Joan Hamburg about BOTH today!

THURSDAY

• Get the latest on New York State…direct from Albany…as Governor David Paterson joins John Gambling for his weekly segment!

FRIDAY

• Get your questions about the City answered by the man in charge as Mayor Michael Bloomberg joins John Gambling in-studio!
• Don’t miss a special edition of The Joan Hamburg Show from B. Smith’s restaurant in New York City!  Joan’s star-studded lineup includes Emmy and Tony award-winning actress Bebe Neuwirth, who will discuss her role as Morticia Addams in Broadway’s The Addams Family (now you know why I was musically inspired earlier…), and of course her best-known role as Dr. Lilith Sternin on TV’s Cheers and Frasier!  And speaking of well-known TV stars, Sean Hayes, who we all remember for his role as Jack McFarland on Will and Grace, joins Joan to talk about his role in Broadway’s Promises, Promises.  And Today show co-host Kathie Lee Gifford talks with Joan about her foray into the world of children’s books!

MONDAY

• Congressman Eric Cantor talks with John Gambling about the foiled Times Square bomb plot and President Obama’s plan for financial reform.  Plus, catch up on the weekend’s sports action with Len Berman and get the latest from Hollywood from The Insider’s Lara Spencer!
• We’ve all heard the statistic: Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. It’s enough to make many couples give up when the going gets rough, thinking that’s what everybody else does. But what if it weren’t true? What if, in fact, it’s not only possible but often easier than you think to save a seemingly troubled relationship? These are the questions Tara Parker-Pope asked herself after her own divorce. Today, she shares her revelations…and what we can all learn from them…with Joan Hamburg!  Plus, can you make millions from lipstick?  Find out on this week’s installment of “Launchpad” with Liz Hamburg.

TUESDAY

• John Gambling talks with S.E. Cupp, author of Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media’s Attack on Christianity, about what she feels is the marginalizing of Christianity by the flagrantly biased liberal media.  Plus, Bill Madden talks with John about his new book, Steinbrenner, the only authorized biography of the New York Yankees’ top man!
• No one really expects it, but at some time or another, just about everyone has been—or will be—responsible for giving care, for a sustained period, to someone close to them. Gail Sheehy, who has chronicled every major turning point for twentieth-century Americans, knows first-hand the trials, fears, and rare joys of care giving. Today, she joins Joan Hamburg to discuss how we can all get through these difficult times in our lives. Plus, Judge Jeanine Pirro talks with Joan about the day’s top headlines!

WEDNESDAY

• Does “Dr. Doom” have a better outlook for us?  Find out when Nouriel Roubini, the New York University professor who forecast the US recession more than a year before it began, talks with John Gambling about our current economic outlook this morning. 
• Legendary comedian Bill Cosby joins Joan Hamburg for a few laughs and a preview of his upcoming shows at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey.  And of course, Wednesday means Food Hour, and this week, Mario Batalli comes by to share recipes with Joan for everyone’s Italian favorites…from pizza to pasta to antipasti to gelato to sorbet!

THURSDAY

• New York Governor David Paterson delivers the latest directly from Albany to John Gambling during his weekly visit!

FRIDAY

• Get a preview of the weekend sports action from Len Berman this morning on The John Gambling Show.  Plus, Mayor Michael Bloomberg gives John the latest New York City news and takes YOUR questions live in-studio!
• Today, you could call Liz Hamburg’s “New York Uncovered” segment “China Uncovered” as she reports direct from China on The Joan Hamburg Show!

MONDAY

• Get your morning started with The John Gambling Show!  Among today’s guests is Martin Smith, correspondent for PBS’ Frontline, who will discuss the show’s upcoming report, “College, Inc.” on just how “worth it” a college education is these days.  Plus, catch up on the latest Hollywood gossip with The Insider’s Lara Spencer, and take a look back at all the weekend’s sports action, including a recap of the Kentucky Derby, with Len Berman!
• Kim Severson, food writer for the New York Times since 2004, shares her story of overcoming a destructive habit of excessive drinking and developing the culinary confidence that launched her successful career with Joan Hamburg as they discuss her new book, Spoon Fed: How Eight Cooks Saved My Life.

TUESDAY

• John Gambling talks with S.E. Cupp, author of Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media’s Attack on Christianity, about what she feels is the marginalizing of Christianity by the flagrantly biased liberal media.
• Joan Hamburg has lots of laughs on tap today as Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry stops by to talk with Joan about fatherhood, self-image, the battle of the sexes, celebrity-hood, technology, parenting styles, certain unmentionable medical procedures, and much more!  Then, Joan explores the serious subject of coping with the diagnosis of a life-threatening disease as a young parent with Bruce Feiler, who will share his heart-warming story of how he made sure his legacy would live on with his daughters after being diagnosed with cancer…he would reach out to six men from all the passages in his life to form “The Council of Dads,” and ask them to be present in the passages in his daughters’ lives.

WEDNESDAY

• It’s Joan Hamburg’s weekly Food Hour!  Learn how to cook like a Napa Valley chef as Thomas Keller of California’s Ad Hoc restaurant, stops by to share tips with Joan on the foundations of cooking and kitchen techniques we all need to know!  Then…how would you like to eat rich, flavorful, and healthy food at home WITHOUT worrying about calories?  You can if you follow the tips Today show nutritionist Joy Bauer will share with Joan today!  Also on this week’s Food Hour, Joan celebrates Cinco De Mayo with some fantastic food ideas, and takes a look ahead to Mother’s Day with some delicious ideas to cook up for Mom!  And when the eating is done, Joan talks with Andrew Bernstein, a former protégé of self-help guru Byron Katie and a consultant to Fortune 500 corporations, about why he believes that stress is produced not by external circumstances but rather by mistaken thoughts.  Plus, want to look like a million bucks – but save a pretty penny?  Fashion and beauty expert Daisy Lewellyn tells Joan how we can all maximize our personal style on any budget!

THURSDAY

• Get the latest from Albany direct from Governor David Paterson during his weekly visit with John Gambling!
• You might have seen him on Oprah, CBS Sunday Morning, and Meet the Press — today, Wes Moore, former aide to Condoleeza Rice, sits down with Joan Hamburg!  He’ll tell Joan his incredible story of meeting his “double” – a man with the same name, same age, and from the same area of Greater Baltimore, who was wanted for killing a cop – and the amazing journey it took him on.

FRIDAY

• Former New York baseball star Darryl Strawberry talks with John Gambling about his Major League Baseball career and how he almost lost it all, only to come back bigger and better!  Then the baseball talk continues with Len Berman, who’ll catch us up on all the week’s Mets and Yankees action.  And of course, Mayor Michael Bloomberg stops by to talk with John about the week’s top headlines in New York City and the tri-state area.
• What’s it like to grow up in the spotlight in the thick of the celebrity world, whether you want to or not?  That’s just what happened to Joanna Philbin, daughter of iconic talk show host Regis Philbin.  She’ll talk with Joan Hamburg today about the struggle to fit in and create your own identity.