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The Nina, The Pinta, and the Ming Treasure Ship?
British historian Gavin Menzies counters the popular belief that Europeans were the first maritime explorers and claims the Chinese were actually the first to land in the New World, 1421: The Year China Discovered America. Antwone Fisher went from being a disgruntled Navy sailor to an acclaimed writer and Hollywood producer. He discusses Denzel Washington’s directorial debut and the film based on his life story. Plus, David Carlyon talks about the once legendary and now forgotten Dan Rice, a circus clown and presidential candidate. And Lewis Robinson shares his debut collection of 11 stories set in and around the seaside town of Point Allison, Maine, Officer Friendly.
Antwone Fisher
Antwone Fisher went from being a disgruntled Navy sailor to an acclaimed writer and Hollywood producer. He discusses Denzel Washington’s directorial debut and the film based on his life story, Antwone Fisher. br>
Music: Frailty Sountrack composer Brian Tyler tracks 4,8
David Carlyon
David Carlyon talks about the once legendary and now forgotten Dan Rice, a circus clown and presidential candidate, Dan Rice: The Most Famous Man You’ve Never Heard Of. Read an excerpt in the Reading Room.
Music: The Complete Piano Works of Stephen Foster tracks 3, 8
Gavin Menzies
British historian Gavin Menzies counters the popular belief that Europeans were the first maritime explorers and claims the Chinese were actually the first to land in the New World, 1421: The Year China Discovered America.
Visit the website for more information.
Gavin Menzies will be presenting his research and evidence at:
The Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue at 70th Street
January 9th 6:30 pm
RSVP Heather Gould 207-7692 (must RSVP)
Music: Li Xiangting Chine: L'Art Du Qin tracks 3, 7
Lewis Robinson
Lewis Robinson shares his debut collection of 11 stories set in and around the seaside town of Point Allison, Maine, Officer Friendly: And Other Stories.
Lewis Robinson will be reading from his collection of stories January 12th at 7pm at KGB. Located on 4th street between 2nd and Bowery
Music: Frailty Soundtrack composer Brian Tyler track 11
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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.
