From Shangri-La to True Grit

The Leonard Lopate Show | Feb 4, 2011

Michael Scheuer, the head of the CIA’s bin Laden Unit from 1996 to 1999, talks about the life and continuing influence of the terrorist mastermind. Then, Lisa Napoli describes what she learned while starting a radio station in Bhutan, a country that has been described as the “most content place on earth.” Also, Oscar winning documentary filmmaker Richard Kaplan talks about his 60-year career. Plus, we take a look at the life and work of Charles Portis, the author of True Grit, a 43-year old book that recently bumped Stieg Larson off the top spot on the New York Times bestseller list!

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