Space Odyssey
The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Scott Carpenter, one of the seven original Right Stuff astronauts, talks about his world famous orbit, and his experiences on the Mercury Mission, For Spacious Skies. Plus, British historian David Cannadine explains how three of Britain's leading modern politicians struggled to reconcile a glorious view of Britain's past with a less glorious present. New York Times columnist, Verlyn Klinkenborg documents the daily challenges of life in the country, and one farm in particular. And Tatyana Tolstaya acclaimed journalist, short story writer and the great-grandniece of Leo Tolstoy shares her debut novel, The Slynx.
