Political Acts

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Can actors make a difference in the world of politics? When a celebrity gets involved in a political cause, does it get your attention? And what happens when an actor tries to cross the bridge from entertainment to holding a public office? Are there any current actors you'd be confident in having as an elected official? Call 212-433-9692.

Music: “Telephone and Rubber Band” by the Penguin Café Orchestra

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