Playing Hardball

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
On today’s show, Chris Matthews discusses what people in any field can learn from politicians about achieving success. Then, a look back at 25 years of Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Next Wave festival, and which innovative artists are participating this year. Also, what's at stake in the divisive debate over abortion. Plus, the gun empire of Justin Moon, the son of Reverend Sun Myung Moon, and the likely successor to lead the Unification Church.

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