Political and Personal Trials

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Two years ago, Jim McGreevey announced he was a “gay American” and resigned as governor of New Jersey. He’s here today to tell his story. Then, we look back at a landmark trial in which a 17th century lawyer held King Charles I accountable for waging war on his own people. And on today’s Please Explain, we weigh the pros and cons of fish farming.

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