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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

This passerby seemed to be color-coordinated with the Taino food truck, parked on Hudson Street. This passerby seemed to be color-coordinated with the Taino food truck, parked on Hudson Street. (Julia Furlan)

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  • Covert Operations

    Thursday, May 17, 2012

    Henry Crumpton talks about leading the CIA's global covert operations against terrorists. The BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects is about the iconic Japanese print “Under the Wave off Kanagawa.” This week’s Backstory/Underreported segments.

  • Investing in the Future

    Friday, May 18, 2012

    Samuel Popkin looks at the winners and losers of political campaigns. The BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects is about a Sudanese slit drum. This week’s Please Explain is all about 401Ks and other retirement savings plans.

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Keep Growing

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Will Allen, a former professional basketball player and KFC executive, discusses his efforts to promote urban farming. Today’s installment of the BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects is about the chronometer from the HMS Beagle, the ship that took Darwin around the world! Plus, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright tells her very personal story about experiencing the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia.

Moral Molecule and Memoirs

Monday, May 14, 2012

On today’s show: Paul J. Zak describes his research into what has been called “the moral molecule,” Oxytocin. Joe Bastianich talks about his memoir, Restaurant Man. Today’s installment of the BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects continues with a mysterious jade disc known as a Bi. Rosecrans Baldwin describes his comic account of living in the French capital, Paris, I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down. And The Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead talks about her career in comedy.

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.

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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. 

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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.

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