Sound Foundations

The Leonard Lopate Show | Feb 4, 2011

We’ll look at the role mosques are playing in the protests around the Muslim world. Then, members of the eclectic band David Wax Museum perform live in our studios! Also, Three-time O. Henry Prize winner Edith Pearlman talks about her latest collection of short stories. Plus, the Gurus of How-To, Alvin and Larry Ubell answer your questions on home repair!

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