Paths of Destruction

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Just days after Gettysburg, the bloodiest riots in American history broke out in New York City. On today’s show, a historian explains how the issues tearing the country apart nearly destroyed Manhattan. Also: Luke Wilson and director Ivan Reitman describe their new film: “My Super Ex-Girlfriend.” And Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson tell us about their prequel to Peter Pan. Plus: a look at whales on Please Explain!

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