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ReutersIndia: A Global Superpower
India, the world’s second most populous country, has emerged as a major global power since successful nuclear testing in 1999 and its war with Pakistan. Stephen Philip Cohen assesses the political and economic factors behind India’s breakthrough achievements. Plus, Peter Krass looks into the life of America’s legendary industrialist, Carnegie. Bruce Regg discusses the life of Chuck Berry, Brown Eyed Handsome Man. And Ben Ratliff shares his Jazz standards, The New York Times Essential Library of Jazz.
Stephen Philip Cohen
India’s nuclear tests in 1999 and its war with Pakistan have led it into the forefront of the global community. Stephen Philip Cohen assesses the political and economic factors behind India’s breakthrough achievements, India: Emerging Power.
Music: Heat and Dust sountrack composer Richard Robbins tracks 1, 15
Peter Krass
Peter Krass looks into the life of America’s legendary industrialist, Carnegie.
Music: The Elephant Man soundtrack composer John Morris tracks 4, 6
Bruce Regg
Bruce Regg discusses the life of Chuck Berry, Brown Eyed Handsome Man: The Life and Hard Times of Chuck Berry.
Music: Chuck Berry "The Great Twenty Eight" tracks 2, 25
Ben Ratliff
Ben Ratliff shares his Jazz standards, The New York Times Essential Library of Jazz: The Critics Guide tot he 100 Most Important Recordings.
Music: Miles Davis greatest hits track 8
Charlie Parker "Ken Burns' Jazz" track 4
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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.
