The Elites and Sweets

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jul 11, 2012

MSNBC host Chris Hayes discusses his new book, Twilight of the Elites. Then the director and star of “Farewell, My Queen” talk about the film, which examines the relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her readers during the French Revolution. We’ll find out about the life and work of composer Raymond Scott, subject of the film “Deconstructing Dad.” Plus, this week’s Please Explain is all about artificial sweeteners like Splenda, Sweet’N Low, and Equal.

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