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The Leonard Lopate Show

Monday, November 18, 2002
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    Mother Nature's Sons: Policy and Survival

    President Bush's controversial environmental agenda has sparked many debates about the future of the global community. Devra Davis, one of the world's leading epidemiologists discusses the damaging effects of pollution and the threat of environmentally linked illness, When Smoke Ran Like Water. Daniel Gordis shares his experiences in Israel, If a Place Can Make You Cry. Plus, David Roberts and Bradford Washburn discuss Washburn’s escape from one of the world’s most desolate regions, Escape From Lucania. And historical fiction writer Kevin Baker tackles the 1863 New York City riots in his latest book, Paradise Alley.

Devra Davis

President Bush's controversial environmental agenda has been making headlines lately. Devra Davis, one of the world's leading epidemiologists discusses the damaging effects of pollution and the threat of environmentally linked illness, When Smoke Ran Like Water Tales of Environmental Deception and the Battle Against Pollution.

Music: A Civil Action Soundtrack composer Danny Elfman

Daniel Gordis

Daniel Gordis shares his experiences in Israel, If a Place Can Make You Cry: Dispatches From an Anxious State.

Music:Yale Strom and Klazzj Wandering Jew

David Roberts and Bradford Washburn

David Roberts and Bradford Washburn discuss Washburn’s escape from one of the world’s most desolate regions, Escape From Lucania: An Epic Story of Survival.

Music:Wings of Courage Soundtrack composer Gabriel Yared

Kevin Baker

Historical fiction writer Kevin Baker tackles the 1863 New York City riots in his latest book, Paradise Alley.

Music:The Elephant Man Soundtrack composer John Morris

FDA to Regulate Tobacco?

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May 14, 2009
Congress is getting ready to a vote on whether to make tobacco subject to FDA regulation. You can listen to a segment we did in May about the bill and what it would mean for the cigarette companies.

Video Pick: Elizabeth Edwards

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Elizabeth Edwards discusses how to best cope with lifes difficulties in her book Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities.

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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.

Leonard is on Facebook

Now Leonard is on Facebook! We’re posting photos, status updates, links to notable interviews, and lots more. Check it out.

Barack Obama, Circa 2004

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Listen to President-Elect 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.

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?