Invisible Influences, Feral Hogs and Life Changing Books

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jan 2, 2017

This is a rebroadcast of interviews that originally aired on June 15 and August 9, 2016.

Jonah Berger explains how other people influence our behavior and decisions in Invisible Influence. Journalist Ian Frazier discusses his new collection of reported pieces: Hogs Wild. Susan Orlean and Emma Straub on their favorite books, and the books that have changed your life! Terry McDonell reflects on his life as an editor of iconic magazines and writers.

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