More Women in Politics

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010

Former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin thinks that more women - especially younger women - need to get involved in politics. Also: States of the Union is all about Oklahoma. Susan Choi on her new novel. And on Underreported: East Timor's struggles to establish a working democracy.

Tune in for our latest Political Projections on Tuesday, April 1st! We'll talk about political idealism in Hollywood. We're also hosting a special film screening on March 31st. Seating is limited to the first 100 people who RSVP, so don't wait!

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