West Virginia's High Overdose Death Rate, 'Come From Away,' Trombonist Carol Jarvis, The Battle That Changed The Vietnam War

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jun 5, 2017

New Yorker staff writer Margaret Talbot on how residents of West Virginia -- the state with the highest overdose death rate in the country -- are trying to push back against an opioid epidemic. Actress Jenn Colella, director Chris Ashley and choreographer Kelly Devine discuss their Broadway play, "Come From Away." Trombonist Carol Jarvis on her music and career, and performs live in studio. Author Mark Bowden tells the story of the battle of Hue during the Vietnam War.

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