Setting Standards

The Leonard Lopate Show | Nov 22, 2011

Greg Palast tells about his investigative report about how many large industries, like oil and banking, have dodged government regulation and oversight. We’ll speak with the director of the new film, “The Artist,” a contemporary silent movie set in old Hollywood that’s been getting rave reviews. Country music star Shelby Lynne talks about her latest albums and about performing in Thursday’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Jay Rubenstein talks about how the First Crusade set the tone for conflicts between East and West for centuries to come.

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