Hillary Clinton has announced she’s “in to win” the White House in 2008. On today’s show, Terry McAuliffe—the former chair of the Democratic National Committee—tells us why he’s backing her for President. Later on, Forest Whitaker talks about playing Idi Amin Dada in “The Last King of Scotland.” Plus, Rafe Esquith explains how he teaches 5th graders to rise above the challenges they face in their tough Los Angeles neighborhood. Plus, Ruth Riechl looks at how diverse cultures can mix in the kitchen.
Terry McAuliffe on the Democratic Party
Terry McAuliffe—the former chair of the Democratic National Committee—served as an advisor to Bill Clinton. In What a Party!, he takes us behind the scenes of 25 years of Democratic political strategy. And he tells us why he’s backing Hillary Clinton in 2008.
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Portraying a Dictator
Forest Whitaker talks about his award-winning portrayal of the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada in “The Last King of Scotland.”
How To Teach Like Your Hair’s On Fire
5th grade teacher Rafe Esquith explains how he inspires his students to rise above the violence and poverty of their Los Angeles neighborhood in How To Teach Like Your Hair’s On Fire.
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The Kitchen as a Melting Pot
Gourmet editor-in-chief Ruth Riechl and Marcus Samuelsson, the Ethiopian-born Swedish chef at Aquavit, explore how diverse cultures can fuse in the kitchen.
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Academy Awards Nominees
The 79th Annual Academy Awards announced its nominees this morning. Many of the nominees were recent guests on The Leonard Lopate Show. Listen to Leonard's interviews by clicking on the links below.

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