The Leonard Lopate Show
Wave a White Flag
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Although Charles Taylor’s resignation from the presidency sparked some hope for peacekeeping in Liberia fighting between rebels and government troops has erupted again over the past few days. New York Times staff reporter Somini Sengupta, calls in live from Monrovia with the latest updates. Mark Pendergrast looks into the history and meaning of mirrors from ancient times to the present, Mirror Mirror. A cluttered desk does not necessarilly mean a cluttered mind. Designers Myra Kalman, Rob Cristofaro, and Scott Stowell share what office spaces can reveal about people. Plus, Bill Scheft with his novel, The Ringer.
Somini Sengupta
Although Charles Taylor’s resignation from the presidency sparked some hope for peacekeeping in Liberia fighting between rebels and government troops erupted again over the past few days. New York Times staff reporter Somini Sengupta, calls in live from Monrovia with the latest updates.
Music: Ulrich Schnauss "Knuddelmaus"
Isan "Betty's Lament"
Mark Pendergrast
Mark Pendergrast looks into the history and meaning of mirrors from ancient times to the present, Mirror Mirror: A History of the Human Love Affair with Reflection.
Mark Pendergrast signs and reads from his book:
Wednesday, August 13 at the Barnes & Noble at 240 East 86th St. at 7:00 PM.
Friday August 15th
Book Hampton in East Hampton New York
Music: Naqoyqatsi Soundtrack composer Philip Glass
Myra Kalman, Rob Cristofaro, and Scott Stowell
A cluttered desk does not necessarilly mean a cluttered mind. Designers Myra Kalman, Rob Cristofaro, and Scott Stowell share what office spaces can reveal about people.
Read the article and see photos.
Music: Field of Dreams Soundtrack composer James Horner
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