The Americans

Life After Exoneration; "The Americans"' What's Wrong with Fraternities; Hollywood and WWII

The Leonard Lopate Show | Feb 28, 2014

We’ll take a look at assistance for exonerated inmates as they make the transition back to life outside. Noah Emmerich talks about starring in the FX series, "The Americans," which just began its second season. Atlantic contributing editor Caitlin Flanagan discusses the power that college fraternities around the country have. Mark Harris describes how World War II was shaped by Hollywood and how the war changed the film industry in general, and five directors in particular.

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