Before journalist Lesley Stahl joined 60 Minutes, she became the first woman to serve as CBS News' White House Correspondent. Her coverage of news, political leaders and stories has taken her around the globe. Her latest investigation looks into the science of grandparenting. In  Becoming Grandma: The Joys and the Science of the New Grandparenting Stahl reflects on her own experiences as a grandmother, and interviews friends and experts to understand how grandmotherhood affects women. 

Event: Lesley Stahl will be in conversation with Tom Brokaw at the 92nd Y (Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street) on Wednesday, April 13th at 7:30 p.m. She'll be signing books after the discussion. 

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What have you read or seen over the past year that moved or surprised you?

I’m just finishing Anna Quindlen’s new novel, Miller’s Village – a novel that seeps into your pores, gorgeously written. Wise. Addictive.

What are you listening to right now?

 Wait, Wait... Don’t Tell Me!

What’s the last great book you read?

I loved Jon Meacham’s book on George Bush the first. I’ve thought for a while that he was due for some revisionism.

What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?

Banjos!

What’s your favorite comfort food?

French fries – Ketchup! Extra salt!