Digging Up the Dirt

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jul 22, 2011

Michael Montgomery talks about the new Frontline report “The Pot Republic” and the debate over legalizing marijuana in California. Then, Martha Plimpton on her Emmy-nominated role in the comedy “Raising Hope.” We’ll find out about one man’s journey from city dweller to dairy farm owner. Plus, Barry Estabrook describes the human and environmental costs of the 5 billion dollar fresh tomato industry.

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