We carry him around in our pockets on the penny and the five dollar bill, but Lincoln lived and served so long ago we don't really know what he was like. How close does Daniel Day Lewis come in Speilberg's new movie "Lincoln?" KPCC's Patt Morrison talked with two experts to find out.  

Daniel Day-Lewis and the past and present portrayals of Lincoln

KPCC's Patt Morrison talks with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders about the progressives' view on the upcoming election. 

Bernie Sanders with Patt Morrison

Political consultant and rights activist Jasmyne Cannick talks with Patt Morrison about some of the issues neglected in this year's election season. 

Jasmyne Cannick with Patt Morrison

Patt Morrison and her team of experts break down every proposition on the ballot at the Crawford Family Forum

Props and Pints with Patt Morrison

Patt Morrison hosts a special Comedy Congress in the Crawford Family Forum during KPCC's Election Night 2012 live event. 

Comedy Congress - Election Night 2012

Yann Martel and the journey of 'Life of Pi' to film

Mercy for Animals' Matt Rice on Butterball's Turkey Abuse

Join host Patt Morrison and her team of comedians at KPCC's Crawford Family Forum.

Patt Morrison's Comedy Congress - December 12

KPCC's Patt Morrison talks with author Adam C. English, author of ‘The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus: The True Life and Trials of Nicholas of Myra’ to find out how Saint Nicholas was transformed into a worldwide phenomenon. 

How Saint Nicholas became Santa Claus

Sometimes she kicks butt and takes names, and sometimes she just has a good time talking with her smart and engaging guests, from authors to actors to scientists and politicians and, once in a while, some first-class eccentrics. After all, it’s LA.