The Leonard Lopate Show: Coming Undone: The Rise of ISIS, Political Sex Scandals

The Leonard Lopate Show

Coming Undone: The Rise of ISIS, Political Sex Scandals

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Frontline correspondent Martin Smith reports from Iraq on how and why the brutal jihadist group ISIS came to power. (Courtesy of AZHAR SHALLAL/AFP/Getty Images/PBS)

Frontline's Martin Smith investigates the rise of the Islamic State. Rachel Dratch and Mario Correa on "Tail! Spin!," a play about political sex scandals. The new musical "Found."

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Where ISIS Came from and How It Became So Brutally Powerful

Frontline producer and journalist Martin Smith talks about "The Rise of ISIS," in-depth investigation of the brutal terrorist group’s ascent.

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Daniel Everidge, Barrett Wilbert Weed and Nich Blaemire in 'Found' at the Atlantic Theater Company

'Found' the Musical Is Based on Lost Notes and Messages

The co-writer and two stars of "Found" talk about creating a musical based Davy Rothbart's popular Found magazine and books.

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Sean Dugan and Rachel Dratch in 'Tail! Spin!'

'Tail! Spin!' Turns Political Sex Scandals into Comedy

Mario Correa and Rachel Dratch talk about "Tail! Spin!" It's drawn from leaked e-mails, raunchy texts and tweets that brought down politicians Mark Sanford, Anthony Weiner, and others.

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