Joseph Lelyveld’s new biography of Mahatma Gandhi, “Great Soul,” has sparked controversy from India to California. For some, it has raised questions about Gandhi’s sexual orientation. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former New York Times executive editor joins Michael Krasny to discuss his book, and the debate that swirls around it.
Joseph Lelyveld on Gandhi
Joseph Lelyveld's new biography of Mahatma Gandhi, "Great Soul," has sparked controversy from India to California. For some, it has raised questions about Gandhi's sexual orientation. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former New York Times executive editor joins Michael Krasny to discuss his book, and the debate that swirls around it.
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Guests:
Joseph Lelyveld, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former executive editor of the New York Times