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With 'Why We Don't Suck,' Denis Leary Wants To Make People Laugh About The Election

"Why We Don't Suck," by Denis Leary. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)
"Why We Don't Suck," by Denis Leary. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Actor and comedian Denis Leary is known for his work in FX’s “Rescue Me” and films like “Wag the Dog” and “The Amazing Spider-Man.” He’s also a writer, and in “Why We Don’t Suck,” Leary seeks to address the current political acrimony in the U.S.

Leary (@denisleary) joins Here & Now‘s Robin Young to talk about the book and his career.

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