Pressing the Flesh

The Brian Lehrer Show | Mar 31, 2010
The White House Press Corps is often criticized for being too soft on the administration, but some critics say it’s over fears they’ll lose access to top officials. Former CNN CEO Walter Isaacson and former newspaper editor Harold Evans assess the correspondents’ record. Plus: Monday morning politics, City Council speaker Christine Quinn and your calls.

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