The Whistleblower and the Informant

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Daniel Ellsberg and his wife Patricia Ellsberg tell the story behind his pivotal role in the release of the Pentagon Papers. They’re joined by one of the filmmakers who made a new documentary about them. Then, director and screenwriter Jane Campion on her new film, "Bright Star," which tells the story of the relationship between poet John Keats and his 18-year-old neighbor. Valeria Parrella discusses her book For Grace Received, four novellas set in Naples, Italy. Plus, Kurt Eichenwald on the eccentric FBI informant who blew the whistle on price-fixing at Archer Daniels Midland -- the basis for Steven Soderbergh's new film starring Matt Damon.

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