Playwright and Left

The Brian Lehrer Show | Mar 31, 2010

Playwright Tony Kushner, the creator of Angels in America and other important works, is now the subject of a documentary called Wrestling with Angels. We’ll play selections from the film and talk to Tony Kushner himself. Also, why Caribbeans succeed in New York and Issue 8 in our election series “30 Issues in 30 Days”: Educational Equity in New York State. And author Shelley Lewis talks about Republican scandals and the upcoming elections.

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