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>> reporter: he is now in europe. the next stop, migrant camp in northern italy. each step inspired by the hope for a better life. ben >> you heard ben mention there the warmer weather. here in the spring means calmer seas off the coast of north africa. part of what's playing into this. >> yeah, we have our meteorologist here to talk to us, now more about those weather conditions, and what people are dealing with. >> as you said, tranquil conditions. encouraging people to got out there. what's interesting. the 10,000 people rescued over the past several days over this region. weather had been ...

Julianne made this point and ben you, too, about this gap between your aspiration and situation is what your level of frustration is. that gap is high across the racial divide because we remain mired in this frustrating economic situation. what is your feeling about how that has resonated through politics, particularly black politics in the obama era? >> well, i think, chris, that part of what we're seeing and it goes back to your earlier question, is that a lot of the vote for obama is a vote for a block for progress. it is not so much about obama. it is both -- it is both a rejection of the ...

>> no. >> lyndon johnson used to call in a senator and twist his arms and say if you don't vote. >> that's a senator. >> larry: you are going to lose your bridge. >> that is not a foreign company. >> that's a senator. that's within the government. this is a private company. >> this is a private foreign company. >> ben you, have been around washington a long time. are you honestly surprised or feigning indignation that a president might involve himself in matters with the private sector. >> not at all, professor. i think presidents jawbone all the time. it is standard politics. mr. nixon. mr. f...

That's within the government. this is a private company. >> this is a private foreign company. >> ben you, have been around washington a long time. are you honestly surprised or feigning indignation that a president might involve himself in matters with the private sector. >> not at all, professor. i think presidents jawbone all the time. it is standard politics. mr. nixon. mr. ford, did that. but a specific, gigantic, legislation piece. >> larry: all right, guys. all right. >> that was never done. >> larry: thanks. thanks. hold it, please. thanks to everyone for a spritely session. someone is...