-
(The New Iraq: Grim, Hopeful and Still Scary)
New York Times reporter John F. Burns describes his
recent experiences in wartime Iraq. Then essayist, poet
and cultural critic Phillip Lopate talks about his recent
book, Getting Personal, and revisits some scenes
from his past. (Yes, Phillip is Leonard’s brother.)
Richard Heffner uses conversations with the likes of
William F. Buckley, Jr., Mario Cuomo, and Gloria Steinem as
a means to understand American history. And William H.
Macy and Alec Baldwin discuss “Cooler,” their new movie.
John F. Burns
John F. Burns’s November 16th article in the New York Times was called “The New Iraq is Grim, Hopeful, and Still Scary.” He’s been reporting from Iraq throughout the war, and was accused by officials in Saddam Hussein’s information ministry of being “the most dangerous man in Iraq” ...
Phillip Lopate
Phillip Lopate is a master of the art of the personal essay. His recent book is Getting Personal.
Music: Thelonius Monk with John Coltrane "Ruby My Dear" "Trinkle, Tinkle" "Nutty"
Richard Heffner
A Conversational History of Modern America is a collection of discussions author Richard Heffner has had with some American notables during the course of 47 years of his television show, “The Open Mind.”
Music: Bach's Fight for Freedom "Overture No. 2 in B minor" "Overture No. 3 in D Major"
Alec Baldwin and William H. Macy
Alec Baldwin and William H. Macy star in the new film “The Cooler.” It’s a story of love and luck (or lack thereof) in Las Vegas.
About The Leonard Lopate Show
Host Leonard Lopate lets you in on the best conversations with writers, actors, ex-presidents, dancers, scientists, comedians, historians, grammarians, curators, filmmakers, and do-it-yourself experts.
Hosted by Leonard Lopate
Sign up for the Book Club e-newsletter.
Features
- 25 Years of Lopate
- Backstory
- Guest Hosts
- Guest Picks
- Please Explain
- The Gurus of How-To
- The Leonard Lopate Show Book Club
- The Lodown
- The Story of New York in 10 Objects
- The Word Maven: Patricia T. O'Conner
- Tributes
- Underappreciated
- Underreported
- Web Extras
Show Archive
Show Archive
Leave a Comment
Register for your own account so you can vote on comments, save your favorites, and more. Learn more.
Please stay on topic, be civil, and be brief.
Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments. Names are displayed with all comments. We reserve the right to edit any comments posted on this site. Please read the Comment Guidelines before posting. By leaving a comment, you agree to New York Public Radio's Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use.