Al Pacino, renowned for his roles in such films as 'The Godfather' and 'Scarface'. 1972.

Leonard Lopate Weekend: Al Pacino, Aasif Manvi with Dean Obeidallah, and Chicken Wings 101

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jan 23, 2015

This week: Aasif Mandvi and Muslim-American comedian Dean Obeidallah have a conversation about the impact of the Charlie Hebdo attacks on comedy in America (first). Then, WNYC's The Sporkful host Dan Pashman tells you why you're eating chicken wings wrong, and how to keep your Super Bowl food to drink ratio just right (33:37). Plus, Al Pacino shares tales from a life of monumental roles (47:57).

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