U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer Reflects on 40 Years in Politics

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 26, 2016

U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer joins us to discuss her memoir The Art of Tough: Fearlessly Facing Politics and Life The longtime California Democratic senator, who will retire this year, shares details of her personal life, beliefs and reveals how and why she sustained a career in politics for 40 years.

Event:  Barbara Boxer will be in conversation with Chris Matthews at the 92nd Street Y (Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street) on Wednesday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. 

 

 

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