Fresh Air, Patton Oswalt, Tim Weiner, and Brad Bird, June 28, 2007

Hear journalist Tim Weiner, director/writer Brad Bird, comedian/actor Patton Oswalt, and classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz on this edition of Fresh Air.

Tim Weiner's new book is Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA. The Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times correspondent did extensive archival research and conducted interviews with CIA insiders, including former chiefs Richard Helms and Stansfield Turner.

Brad Bird directed and Patton Oswalt stars in the new film Ratatouille, the animated feature from Pixar about a "foodie" rat who becomes a chef in a top Paris kitchen. Bird also directed and wrote screenplays for The Incredibles and The Iron Giant. In addition to acting, Oswalt is a writer and stand-up comedian who has had his own comedy specials and appeared in the TV shows The King of Queens and Reno 911! His second comedy album is called Werewolves and Lollipops and will be released in July 2007.

Finally, classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz profiles the soprano Ruby Elzy. There's a new CD called Ruby Elzy in Song: Rare Recordings (1935-1942). [Broadcast Date: June 28, 2007]