The Leonard Lopate Show: Powerful Connections

The Leonard Lopate Show

Powerful Connections

Monday, June 06, 2005

The Survivor: Bill Clinton in the White House

David Rothkopf deconstructs one the country’s most powerful committees: the National Security Council. Then, Umberto Eco tells us about his latest novel. We’ll talk to Craig Newmark, the man behind the online resource"“craigslist." And veteran Washington Post reporter John F. Harris looks back at Bill Clinton’s time in the White House.

Running the World

David Rothkopf examines the workings of the National Security Council in Running The World: the Inside Story of the National Security Council and the Architects of American Power. Apart from analyzing the history of the organization, the book offers insider interviews with Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, Henry Kissinger, and senior ...

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The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana

Umberto Eco tells us about The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana. His latest novel follows the story of an aging Italian book-dealer who wakes up from a coma and discovers that he remembers only things he has read — and nothing from his personal life.

Events:
Umberto ...

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craigslist

Craig Newmark is being honored at the 9th Annual Webby Awards for creating "craigslist" an online trading post where users can contact one another for everything from a used DVD player to a date for Saturday night.

» Craigslist website

Music: Erin Brockovich ...

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The Survivor

Veteran Washington Post reporter John F. Harris examines the Bill Clinton’s presidency in a new book: The Survivor.

» Excerpt of The Survivor in the Reading Room

Events:
John Harris will be speaking and signing books on
Tuesday, June 7th at ...

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2005 Tony Awards Winners

Best Play: "Doubt"
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play:
Cherry Jones for "Doubt"
Listen to the interview with Cherry Jones
Listen to the interview with John Patrick Shanley
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