Aileen LeBlanc shows listeners once again why she is one of the most highly regarded producers in public broadcasting. Aileen is that rare talent who produces amazing stuff for television AND radio. Her piece on the film makers Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert has universal appeal. Their film, A LION IN THE HOUSE deals with a powerful subject that has an impact on every public radio listener; childhood cancer. Cancer touches every one of us. In LeBlanc's capable hands the story builds with tenderness and subtle nuance to an astounding and utterly unexpected ending. This piece should be shared with public radio listeners everywhere. It is that good. This production stands up with the best of Aileen LeBlanc's work, even her astonishing post-9/11 meditation known simply as THE DISHES. Aileen LeBlanc is a force! Your listeners will be enthralled.

Aileen LeBlanc takes on some tough documentary assignments. In her review of Lion in the House she sensitively deals with the threat of death by cancer without pulling any punches. Her review leaves the listener emotionally exhausted but inspired.