On today’s show: We examine the history of political corruption in New Jersey over the past three decades. Then, the J.D. Allen Trio performs live in our studio. Also, director of a new documentary about the motivational organization Up With People. Plus, the gurus of how-to, Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
RSVP to the Lopate Show’s Projections screening of "Ace in the Hole" on August 18th in WNYC’s Green Space here: projections@wnyc.org
RSVP to the Lopate Show’s Projections screening of "Ace in the Hole" on August 18th in WNYC’s Green Space here: projections@wnyc.org
New Jersey and Political Corruption
The Garden State has a long history of political corruption— we’ll try to cover the last three decades of it in forty minutes with journalists Bob Ingle. His book The Soprano State covers the scandals that have made New Jersey famous; from Jimmy Hoffa to the recent headline grabbing ...
The J.D. Allen Trio
Tenor saxophonist J.D. Allen, bassist Gregg August and drummer Rudy Royston of the The J. D. Allen Trio discuss their new album "Shine!" and perform live in our studio.
The J.D. Allen Trio is also performing August 11th-16th at The Village Vanguard. More info here. ...
The J.D. Allen Trio is also performing August 11th-16th at The Village Vanguard. More info here. ...
Up With People
In her new documentary "Smile 'Til It Hurts" filmmaker Lee Storey looks at the secret history of the motivational group Up With People from its genesis as a religious cult onward.
"Smile 'Til It Hurts" is playing through August 13th at the IFC Center. ...
"Smile 'Til It Hurts" is playing through August 13th at the IFC Center. ...
The Gurus of How-To
Al & Larry Ubell answer your questions on home repair. Call 212-433-9692 with your questions, or leave a comment below. The Ubells' Accurate Building Inspectors website
Seasonal Dishes You Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less
Recipes from MARK BITTMAN’S KITCHEN EXPRESS: 404 Inspired Seasonal Dishes You Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less
Summertime Shrimp Salad
Toss shelled shrimp in olive oil, salt, and pepper, and grill or broil until cooked through. Zest and juice a lemon and combine with olive oil, chopped cilantro, salt, ...
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