The Leonard Lopate Show
Cory Booker Reflects on His Path from the Newark Council to the U.S. Senate
After completing his education at Stanford, Oxford and Yale, U.S. Senator Cory Booker began his career as a tenant's rights lawyer in Newark, New Jersey. He went on to serve on the Newark City Council, and later, as Mayor, until his election to U.S. Senate in 2013. His book, United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground and Advancing the Common Good, Booker shares details about his personal life and career, and reflects on the value of civic activism and offers ways to move forward as a democracy.
Event: Cory Booker be at the 92nd Street Y (Lexington Avenue at 92nd St) in conversation with Senator Kristen Gillibrand at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 21st.
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What have you read or seen over the past year that moved or surprised you?
Film: "The Martian"
Play: "Hamilton"
Book: "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryan Stevenson
What are you listening to right now?
Various mixes on Spotify. Just finished listening to the audio version of Kirsten Gillibrand's book, "Off The Sidelines: Speak Up, Be Fearless, and Change Your World."
What’s the last great book you read?
"Just Mercy" and "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander
What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?
I love science fiction. And Marvel & DC characters.
What’s your favorite comfort food?
Vegan cookies, cupcakes, and high carb foods.