"The Brink of War" dramatizes the tense 1986 Reykjavík Summit, where President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev face mounting political and personal pressures while negotiating a nuclear disarmament deal that could either ensure peace or risk catastrophic conflict. Actor Jeff Daniels plays President Reagan and talks about this key moment in U.S. history.

"The Brink of War" dramatizes the tense 1986 Reykjav&iacute;k Summit, where President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev face mounting political and personal pressures while negotiating a nuclear disarmament deal that could either ensure peace or risk catastrophic conflict. Actor Jeff Daniels plays President Reagan and talks about this key moment in U.S. history.

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Jeff Daniels on playing Reagan for "The Brink of War"

Susan Egan is best known as the voice of Megara in Hercules and the original Belle in the Beauty and the Best Broadway production. This weekend Egan is being honored at the D23 fan convention as a Disney Legend along with more than a dozen actors, composers and other contributors. Hear her conversation with All Things Considered host Nereida Moreno. 

 

Susan Egan is best known as the voice of Megara in Hercules and the original Belle in the Beauty and the Best Broadway production. This weekend Egan is being honored at the D23 fan convention as a Disney Legend along with more than a dozen actors, composers and other contributors. Hear her conversation with All Things Considered host Nereida Moreno.&nbsp;
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Susan Egan, the voice behind Meg from Hercules, honored as a 'Disney Legend'

Residents continue to worry about pollution from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Officials say air quality is safe, but scientists are raising concerns.

Residents continue to worry about pollution from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Officials say air quality is safe, but scientists are raising concerns.

Recent spikes in ammonia readings are a concern

In response to a budget deficit, the city of Anaheim considered taxing rideshare trips to and from Disneyland and local sports venues. But the idea failed when City Council members declined to vote on a proposal that could have put the issue on the November ballot. Adolfo Guzman-Lopez reports.

In response to a budget deficit, the city of Anaheim considered taxing rideshare trips to and from Disneyland and local sports venues. But the idea failed when City Council members declined to vote on a proposal that could have put the issue on the November ballot. Adolfo Guzman-Lopez reports.

Jeff Daniels on playing Reagan for "The Brink of War"

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