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Stan Lee leaves quite a pop culture legacy
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Episode 19135
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Stan Lee leaves quite a pop culture legacy

The comic book icon died today at the age of 95. Bob Batchelor, author of "Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel," weighs in on Lee's influence; singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier collaborated with military veterans for her album, "Rifles and Rosary Beads."

Writer/producer Stan Lee arrives at the premiere of Marvel Studios' "The Avengers" at the El Capitan Theatre on April 11, 2012 in Hollywood.
Writer/producer Stan Lee arrives at the premiere of Marvel Studios' "The Avengers" at the El Capitan Theatre on April 11, 2012 in Hollywood.
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On today's show:

The Marvelous life of Stan Lee

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Bob Batchelor, author of "Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel," weighs in on the legacy left by the comic book icon.

The healing power of song

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Singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier brought military veterans and their families into the writing process for her latest album, “Rifles and Rosary Beads.” NPR music critic Ann Powers says the album “is the product of compassion and a call for more compassion at a time when it's needed most.” KPCC Veteran Affairs reporter Libby Denkmann spoke with Gauthier and with a wounded service member who says their collaboration helped heal the invisible injuries of war.

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