Apr 30th, 2008 · Basketball star and Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie took time off to have a baby. Now, she's got a revealing new book that takes us from her childhood to the present day. She talks with Farai Chideya about her new memoir, which delves into her personal triumphs on and off the court.
Nov 17th, 2006 · From Leslie Neilsen to Ken Burns, there's something for everyone in John Ridley's DVD selections. Cozy up this weekend with a film noir classic, a classic documentary or a slapstick comedy so funny that it became a cult-classic.
Jan 21st, 2006 · Leslie and Eliot Young are a brother and sister team working on NASA's "New Horizons" mission. A spacecraft the size of a piano left Earth Thursday, headed to Pluto. The Youngs discuss the mission with John Ydstie.
Jun 3rd, 2005 · The 2005 Tony Awards will air Sunday. James Earl Jones has been nominated for best actor for his role in the Broadway play On Golden Pond. His leading lady is acting veteran Leslie Uggams. The two portray an elderly couple who visit their summer home in Maine and deal with a number of family issues. Ed Gordon visits with Jones and Uggam at Corte Theater on Broadway.
Oct 8th, 2004 · NPR's Tavis Smiley laughs it up with comedienne Leslie Jones during this week's installment of Friday Comedy.