Compelling Stories

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
On today’s show, Jack Fairweather of Mother Jones reveals how a fake Iraqi general helped make the case for war in Iraq. Plus, a new novel explores the power of female friendships in 19th century China. And we’ll hear about the rough and tumble life of the great Jewish boxer Barney Ross.

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