Ryan Silverman, Emily Padgett, Erin Davie and Matthew Hydzik in a scene from 'Side Show'

Celebrating Christmas Safely, and Conjoined Vaudeville Stars

The Leonard Lopate Show | Dec 8, 2014

Industrial hygienist Monona Rossol discusses the potential hazards of Christmas decorations. Robbie Rogers, soccer player for the L.A. Galaxy, the first openly gay player in Major League Soccer. Academy Award-winning director Bill Condon and actors Erin Davie and Emily Padgett discuss the new Broadway musical Side Show, about conjoined twins, who were legends in their time and the highest paid performers on the vaudeville circuit. Vanity Fair contributing editor Sarah Ellison discusses her in-depth portrait of eBay founder Pierre Omidyar.

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