Les Standiford on Battle for the Big Top
b'(6/16/21) If you\\u2019re over the age of 40, whether you thought it was thrilling or cruel, chances are the circus played some kind of role in your childhood. In his new book, Battle for the Big Top: P.T. Barnum, James Bailey, John Ringling, and the Death-Defying Saga of the American Circus, bestselling author Les Standiford shines a light on the era when three circus kings\\u2014James Bailey, P.T. Barnum and John Ringling\\u2014all vied for control of the massive audience for the American circus. Join us for one of the nation\\u2019s original showbiz showdowns in this installment of Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI.'