Marcia G. Yerman, 8/30/11

NYC writer focusing on women's issues; co-founder, cultureID

To sexually active women who have ever hesitated to ask their partners to wear protection, fear no more! You now have an outspoken advocate on your side. Lady Gaga is on the case with the message, "Live with passion, love with protection."

Jesse Kornbluth, 8/30/11

Editor of HeadButler.com

Google "Jane Fonda hate site" and you get 10 million results. She's a 73-year-old actress who had her last box office hit thirty years ago. So why is she hated?

Colin Jost, 8/30/11

Writing supervisor, "Saturday Night Live"

It's August! The constraints of space and time need not apply! This is the month when all summer dreams come true! The month when productivity and relaxation somehow peak simultaneously! The month when I finally learn Romanian!

Mark Blankenship, 8/30/11

Pop Culture Critic, www.thecriticalcondition.com

People have been losing control of their bodies and their identities all season, but in "Burning Down the House," almost all of those issues are resolved.

Scott Mendelson, 8/28/11

Film Critic

It's a tough thing to accurately gauge how well a movie would have done if not for an unforeseen variable, such as in this case a massive hurricane that threatened much of the East Coast of the country and shut down hundreds of movie theaters over the weekend.

Kristin McCracken, 8/29/11

Editor, TribecaFilm.com

Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga shares how the "warring Gods of our time" influenced her directorial debut, Higher Ground, a film about one woman's struggles to follow a spiritual path.

Mike Ragogna, 8/29/11

Radio Personality on Solar Powered KRUU-FM, Music Biz Vet

Today, we're talking with David S. Ware about all things jazz and about his new documentary David S. Ware: A World of Sound.

Harry Shearer, 8/28/11

Your dog's best friend

What most people think they know is that, post-Katrina, "the levees have been fixed." And that could be said to be true. To get Clintonian for a moment, it all depends on what your definition of "fixed" is.

Phil West, 8/28/11

Writer

Thanks to the perfect storm of a well-written book, a topic touching on both Internet possibilities and anxieties, and a masterful PR campaign, the book is everywhere -- poised to hit the New York Times bestseller list next month.

Holly Cara Price, 8/28/11

Agent Provocateur

This week's guest judge is model and designer Erin Wasson. La Klum herself is in New Balance along with a spangly black jumpsuit. And the show begins!

Avital Binshtock, 8/26/11

Lifestyle editor, Sierra magazine

Rachel Dratch, best known for her Debbie Downer character on Saturday Night Live, recently volunteered her comedic talents for a televised public-service announcement.

Jonathan Kim, 8/26/11

Movie Critic, ReThinkReviews.net, Pacifica Radio, the Young Turks & What the Flick?!

Our Idiot Brother is simply a small, light crowd-pleasing comedy that isn't trying to change the world, but has a lot of laughs, heart, and great performances. And there's nothing idiotic about that.

Silpa Kovvali, 8/25/11

Writer

Diane Farr and I didn't agree about everything. But we had an open, honest, productive dialogue. We talked for hours about race, relationships and subjects completely unrelated to the two.

Cyrus Saatsaz, 8/24/11

Author, "Dogwild & Board: Stories, Interviews and Musings from a Surf Journalist," founder, San Francisco Surf Company

At first glance, you wouldn't think actors Jesse Eisenberg and Aziz Ansari would have much, if anything, to do with surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, or any other sport involving a board. Truth is, they don't.

Anav Silverman, 8/25/11

International Correspondent, Sderot Media Center

While Beck's visit elicited a range of responses, from politicians, news commentators and social activists, there were those who were rather blasé about his visit. Speaking to an Israeli security guard, Iyov, outside the event, I asked him what he thought of Glenn Beck. "Who is Glenn Beck?" was his response.

Shira Lazar, 8/25/11

Host / EP CBSNews.com's "What's Trending"

Game stopped by What's Trending live to share how his life has changed since 2008's "LAX," and why cops might be implementing a Twitter law soon.

Rebecca Kantar, 8/26/11

CEO, Minga

I don't want to negate Kim Kardashian's charitable actions, but what would a $1-million wedding and a $28-million contribution to some of our world's most dire causes, talented young change agents and diligent organizations have looked like?