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The Leonard Lopate Show

Thursday, January 05, 2006
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    What Ails Us?

    On today's edition of our regular Underreported feature, we’ll find out how modern medicine may be contributing to racial inequality. Later in the show, we’ll talk to the stars of the Broadway revival of Trip to Bountiful: Lois Smith and Hallie Foote. Then, Pierce Brosnan and Hope Davis describe their new comedy-thriller, “The Matador.” And we'll open up the phones to get your thoughts on whether or not acting and politics should mix.

Underreported: Race and Medicine

Last year the FDA approved BiDil, a drug intended for African-American patients with heart failure. But it's not clear if there's any scientific basis for race-specific medicine. On today's edition of our weekly Underreported feature, we'll ask if racism is embedded in modern medicine, and find out how black patients are affected. We're joined by Robert Pollack, the director of Columbia's Center for the Study of Science & Religion, and Patricia Williams, professor of law at Columbia University and a columnist at The Nation.

Music: The Secret Agent Soundtrack, Tracks 3, 2, and 5

The Trip to Bountiful

Lois Smith and Hallie Foote describe their roles in the new production of “The Trip to Bountiful." The play follows the struggles of an old woman who longs to escape from her claustrophobic apartment in Houston, and return to her hometown.

» Visit our Guest Picks page to find what moves Lois Smith

Music: October Sky Soundtrack, Tracks 3 and 2

The Matador

Pierce Brosnan tells us about playing an alcoholic hitman in “The Matador.” He's joined by his co-star Hope Davis.

» Visit our Guest Picks page to find out what moves Brosnan and Davis
» "The Matador" website

Music: A Shock to the System Soundtrack, Tracks 2 and 1

Political Acts

Can actors make a difference in the world of politics? When a celebrity gets involved in a political cause, does it get your attention? And what happens when an actor tries to cross the bridge from entertainment to holding a public office? Are there any current actors you'd be confident in having as an elected official? Call 212-433-9692.

Music: “Telephone and Rubber Band” by the Penguin Café Orchestra

Sarah Palin

Gov. Sarah Palin and Alaska Politics

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August 08, 2008
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is Sen. John McCain’s VP running mate. To find out more about Gov. Palin and Alaska politics, check out our States of the Union: Alaska segment from Aug. 8, 2008.

Joe Biden

Sen. Joe Biden on the Lopate Show

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Sen. Obama has chosen Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware to be his running mate. To find out more about his personal and political life, listen to Leonard’s Aug. 2007 interview with Sen. Biden. At the time, the Senator from Delaware was still a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Barack Obama

Barack Obama, Circa 2004

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As the Democratic Convention is underway in Denver, listen to Barack Obama on the Leonard Lopate Show in November 2004. He had recently won a seat in the U.S. Senate, and only a few months before, his rousing speech during the 2004 Democratic National Convention catapulted him into the national spotlight.

John McCain

John McCain in 2000

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Sen. John McCain spoke with Leonard in September 2000 about his memoir, Faith of My Fathers. He discussed his family's naval background, his time in POW camps, as well as his own presidential ambitions for the 2000 election.

States of the Union

States of the Union

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Why is New York a blue state, Wyoming a red, and Ohio a shade of purple? Looking ahead to Election Day 2008, Leonard talks to journalists, scholars, and activists from each of the 50 states to find out what motivates voters from Maine to California.

Guest Picks

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Find out surprising facts about some recent guests on the Leonard Lopate Show. Check out our Guest Picks section! Did you know that football star Herschel Walker loves Judge Judy, Laurie Anderson is a big fan of agility training for dogs, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi likes Johnny Depp?

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  2. The Brian Lehrer Show: Live from the Democratic National Convention: Day 4 (08/28/2008)
  3. The Brian Lehrer Show: Live from Denver (08/29/2008)
  4. The Brian Lehrer Show: Live from the Democratic National Convention: Day 3 (08/27/2008)
  5. The Brian Lehrer Show: Live from the Democratic National Convention: Day 2 (08/26/2008)
  6. The Brian Lehrer Show: Business Connections (08/22/2008)
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