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Guest Picks: Marina Abramovic
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Performance artist Marina Abromovic likes dirty jokes. Find out what else she likes.
Guest Picks: László Krasznahorkai
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Celebrated Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss a new translation of his novel, Satantango. He also told us what he's been reading, listening to and looking at.
Guest Picks: Boris Johnson
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
London Mayor Boris Johnson was on the show to talk about his city, and how it's remained a world capital for centuries. He also told us what he does when he's not running London.
Guest Picks: Buddy Guy
Thursday, June 07, 2012
Legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy was on the Lopate Show recently to talk about his fascinating life and his long career singing and playing the blues. He also told us about singing "Sweet Home Chicago" with Pres. Obama. Find out what else he's listening to!
Guest Picks: Joan Rivers
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
The one and only Joan Rivers was on the Lopate Show to explain why she hates everything...starting with herself. But she also told us some of the things she likes, including chocolate!
Guest Picks: Alex Hassle
Friday, June 01, 2012
Alex Hassle was on the Lopate Show recently, along with co-stars Jonathan Pryce and Alan Cox to talk about starring in Harold Pinter's "The Caretaker." He also told us he's a fan of the ukelele. Find out what else he's a fan of!
Guest Picks: Alan Cox
Friday, June 01, 2012
Alan Cox was on the Lopate Show recently, along with co-stars Jonathan Pryce and Alex Hassle, to talk about his work in Harold Pinter's "The Caretaker." He also told us what he's been reading recently.
Guest Picks: Jonathan Pryce
Friday, June 01, 2012
Jonathan Pryce was on the Lopate Show, along with co-stars Alan Cox and Alex Hassle, to talk about starring in Harold Pinter's "The Caretaker." He also told us what he's listening to these days.
Guest Picks: Crystal Dickinson
Friday, June 01, 2012
Crystal Dickinson was on the Lopate Show recently, along with co-star Jeremy Shamos, to discuss her role in the Broadway play, "Clybourne Park." She also told us what she's been listening to recently.
Guest Picks: Jeremy Shamos
Friday, June 01, 2012
Jeremy Shamos was on the Lopate Show, along with co-star Crystal Dickinson, to talk about starring in the Broadway play, "Clybourne Park." He also told us he's a fan of Radiolab. Find out what else he's a fan of!
Guest Picks: Olivia Thirlby
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Actress Olivia Thirlby was on the Lopate Show recently to talk about her role in the off-Broadway play, "Lonely, I"m Not." She also told us that she's a fan of jazz. Find out what else she's a fan of!
Guest Picks: Francoise Mouly
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
New Yorker art editor Francoise Mouly was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss the process of honing the iconic covers of the magazine and shared some of the ones that didn't make it. She also shared what she's been reading recently and the comfort food she craves.
Guest Picks: Bebe Neuwirth
Friday, May 11, 2012
Two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth spoke with Leonard Lopate on May 10 about her role in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and her singing career. She shared a few of her favorite things with us.
Guest Picks: Martin Sheen
Friday, May 11, 2012
Martin Sheen was on the Lopate Show May 9 to talk about writing a memoir with his son, Emilio Estevez. He shared a few of his favorite things with us.
Guest Picks: Emilio Estevez
Friday, May 11, 2012
Emilio Estevez, filmmaker and winemaker, shared some of his favorite books and foods with us when he stopped by May 9.
Guest Picks: Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Dame Daphne Sheldrick was on the Lopate Show recently to talk about her efforts to raise and protect orphaned elephants in Kenya, as well as zebras, rhinos, and ostriches. She also told us about her love of home-baked fruit cake. Find out what else Dame Sheldrick's a fan of!
Guset Picks: Amy Herzog
Monday, May 07, 2012
Playwright Amy Herzog (along with actors Mary Louise Wilson and Gabriel Ebert) was on the Lopate Show. She also told us what she's been listening to recently.
Guest Picks: Gabriel Ebert
Monday, May 07, 2012
Actor Gabriel Ebert was on the Leonard Lopate Show (along with co-star Mary Louise Wilson and playwright Amy Herzog) to discuss the play, "4000 Miles." He also told about his love of artichokes. Find out what else he's a fan of!
Guest Picks: Anna Quindlen
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Anna Quindlen was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss her latest memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake. She also told us what she's been reading and watching recently.
Guest Picks: Paul Krugman
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman was on the Lopate Show recently. He also told us what he's listening to and his love of Lolcats. Find out what else he's a fan of!