'Bob Edwards Weekend': 'Blindsight'

Erik Weihenmayer with Tibetan girl

Bob talks to climbers Erik Weihenmayer and Sabriye Tenberken, 'Rolling Stones' Anthony DeCurtis, and essayist Laura Boswell.

"Blindsight" is a new film documenting the three-week expedition of a group of blind Tibetan children who set out to climb Mt. Everest. Bob talks with blind climber Erik Weihenmayer who inspired their journey, and Sabriye Tenberken who accompanied the children on the expedition, about their experiences making this documentary.

"Rolling Stone" contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis talks with Bob about two new CDs. They'll discuss the return of the B-52s with "Funplex" -- their first new studio CD in 16 years, and "Volume One" by She & Him -- a collaboration between actress turned singer Zooey Deschanel and one-man band M. Ward.

And essayist Laura Boswell considers spring cleaning.

"Bob Edwards Weekend" is a two-hour interview showcase, in which celebrated host Bob Edwards highlights the life and work of interesting people, from newsmakers, historians, and authors to artists, actors, and regular folks too. The show is produced by XM Satellite Radio and distributed nationwide by PRI.

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