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Biography & Autobiography: From Chet Baker to Jonathan Ames
Chet Baker was known as "the James Dean" of jazz because of his good looks, his talent, and his personal torment. Now a new biography tells his life story. And financial advisor Nancy Dunnan takes listeners' questions about investing in a down market. Plus, Brooklyn's own Jonathan Ames discusses a new collection of his fiction and essays.
Nancy Dunnan
Financial advisor Nancy Dunnan makes a living writing about personal finance. Now she talks about investing in the bear market, and answers listeners' questions.
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James Gavin
Biographer James Gavin brings to life the heartbreaking story of legendary jazz trumpet player and vocalist, Chet Baker, whose downward spiral of drug addiction led him to become known as "the James Dean of jazz." He discusses his new biography, Deep in a Dream.
More about Chet Baker
Want to learn more about Chet Baker? "Let's Get Lost," the 1989 documentary directed by Bruce Weber offers a revealing portrait of the jazz trumpeter. The film will be shown at BAM on August 28th at 6:50 and 9:30PM. The 6:50 screening will feature a Q&A with biographer, James Gavin, and film critic, Elliott Stein.
Jonathan Ames
Brooklyn's own Jonathan Ames discusses My Less Than Secret Life, a collection of his cult-favorite fiction and essays. Visit the author's official site for excerpts of his writing and plenty more.
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A number of this year’s National Book Award winners have appeared on The Leonard Lopate Show. Click here to see the list!
Tributes: Jeanne-Claude
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Jeanne-Claude created environmental works of art with her husband and fellow-conspirator/collaborator Christo. Together, they wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin, the Pont-Neuf in Paris, and created The Gates, with billowy orange drapes, in Central Park. Jeanne-Claude just died at the age of 74. You can hear Leonard Lopate’s last interview with them both, from July 19, 1999.
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Please Explain: Eco-Labels
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Your broccoli, shampoo, and air conditioner might bear labels declaring them to be organic, cruelty-free, or energy efficient, but what do those labels mean and are they true? Dr. Urvashi Rangan, Project Director for Consumer Reports' GreenerChoices.org and Consumers Union’s Senior Scientist for Policy Initiatives, and Dara O'Rourke, founder and CEO of GoodGuide.com, took a look at what eco-labels indicate, how standards are set, and what they mean for consumers and manufacturers around the world.
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Our 3-ingredient Challenge wins a James Beard Award
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On May 3, the Lopate Show won its third James Beard Award for our 3-ingredient challenge. In August, we asked our listeners to call in and name 3 ingredients and then challenged New York chef and 3-ingredient expert Rozanne Gold to whip up a recipe! You can listen to the 3-ingredient challenge and get some inspiration for simple, delicious, and unexpected dishes.
