Lead-Ups and Comebacks

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Former CIA division chief Tyler Drumheller argues that during the lead-up to the war in Iraq, the Bush administration ignored intelligence that didn’t support the invasion. Then, a scientist explains how smell works on a molecular level. And we take an in-depth look at Daniel Ortega, the recently re-elected President of Nicaragua. Plus, Ric Ocasek of The Cars talks about a new DVD of the band’s live performances.

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