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Paul Tsongas On Watching the Election from the Sidelines.

Former Democratic presidential candidate Paul Tsongas. He talks with Terry about the campaign process and being on the campaign trail. Also his book, "Heading Home," has just been reissued. It's about his fight with and recovery from cancer. (Vintage Books).

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 19, 1992: Interview with Paul Tsongas; Review of the film "Batman Returns."

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