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Carl Hiassen Skewers Florida Again With "Bad Monkey"

Carl Hiassen's book "Bad Monkey."

  Carl Hiassen is a novelist and a columnist for the Miami Herald. His satirical portraits of South Florida characters, from corrupt officials to evil developers, resonate with readers all over the globe. His books have been translated into 27 languages. They include "Strip Tease" and "Native Tongue." His latest novel is called "Bad Monkey." He talked with David Hyde about his latest novel, and why he loves to skewer his home state of Florida.