Relentless John Kerry as Sec. of State; Jared Leto; Martin Cruz Smith's Novel, Tatiana; Angry White Men

The Leonard Lopate Show | Dec 2, 2013

Reuters columnist David Rohde explains how Secretary of State John Kerry is working toward diplomatic breakthroughs—like the recent negotiations with Iran—and why his critics say he’s reckless. Jared Leto talks about his role as a transsexual AIDS patient in the new film “Dallas Buyers Club.” Martin Cruz Smith discusses his latest novel, Tatiana. And sociologist Michael Kimmel looks at how economic, social and political shifts have transformed the American landscape and challenged the power and prestige that white American males have had for centuries.

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