George H.W. Bush Finally Gets a Biography. Hasan Minhaj's One-Man Show.

The Leonard Lopate Show | Nov 10, 2015

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham talks about his latest book, a biography of former President George H.W. Bush. Author Hal Niedzviecki explains why we have become a nation obsessed with living in the future, and not the present. "The Daily Show" correspondent Hasan Minhaj discusses his one-man show, "Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King." Plus, Dr. Mark Britnell reveals the lessons he learned from studying health care systems around the world.

Events: 

Jon Meacham will be in conversation with George Stephanopoulos, 11/11 at 7:15 p.m. at the 92nd Sreet Y

Hal Niedzviecki will be speaking and signing books at Word Up Community Bookstore, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue, 11/11 7:00 p.m.

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