Scaramucci's 10 Tumultuous Days In The White House, Life As One Of India's 'Untouchables,' Heavy Metal In Africa, Our Book Club's New Pick!

The Leonard Lopate Show | Aug 7, 2017

Ryan Lizza on Anthony Scaramucci's brief time in the White House. Sujatha Gidla on being born into India's untouchable caste. Edward Banchs explores heavy metal in Africa. For our latest Leonard Lopate Show Book Club, author Imbolo Mbue joins us to discuss her debut novel, "Behold the Dreamers."

Jonathan Capehart guest hosted this episode of "The Leonard Lopate Show."

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