Soul Legend Sharon Jones Triumphs, the Legacies of Women Presidential Also-Rans

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jul 25, 2016

Dan Pashman, host of WNYC's "The Sporkful" podcast, is filling in today for Leonard! 

Scientist and musician John Powell on why we love music, and what it does to our bodies. Iconic soul singer Sharon Jones and director Barbara Kopple on the new film, "Miss Sharon Jones!" As Hillary Clinton's campaign makes history, we look at legacies of the women who have run for U.S. president. How our presidential conventions have shifted from democratic process, to political spectacle and prime-time television entertainment. 

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