Russia's Ties to Trump. John Hodgman. 'The Band's Visit' Performs Live!

The Leonard Lopate Show | Nov 17, 2017

Talking to the stars and creators of "The Band's Visit," and a live performance from the musicians of the show. Comedian and author John Hodgman joins us to talk about his new book Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches. In his new book Collusion: Secret Meetings, Dirty Money, and How Russia Helped Donald Trump Win, Guardian journalist Luke Harding goes beyond the indictments, and looks at the many ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. 

 

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