International Diplomacy

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Today we’re talking about international diplomacy—with previews of the UN General Assembly and the G-20 summit. Lorrie Moore talks about A Gate at the Stairs, her first novel in 15 years. Then, Isabella Rossellini discusses her hit Web series, DVD, and book, Green Porno, about the bizarre mating rituals of sea creatures. Plus, Ken Burns discusses his new documentary series about what has been called America’s "best idea": our national parks.

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