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Linguistics expert John McWhorter examines the history of language; from the first words spoken by humans 150,000 years ago to the present, The Power of Babel. Fix-it gurus Ubell and Son take listeners’ calls about home repair. Peter Hamill shares his latest novel about an Irish immigrant and the cost of immortality, Forever. And Chip Taylor, responsible for the classic Troggs song "Wild Thing" joins singer and fiddle player Carrie Rodriguez to talk about their country inspired collaboration.
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Fix-it gurus Ubell and Son take listeners’ calls about home repair. For more info, visit the Ubell's website.
John McWhorter
Linguistics expert John McWhorter examines the history of language; from the first words spoken by humans 150,000 years ago to the present, The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language.
Music: Stargate Soundtrack composer David Arnold tracks 2,4,5
Peter Hamill
Peter Hamill shares his latest novel about an Irish immigrant and the cost of immortality, Forever: A Novel.
Pete Hamill reading and signing
January 9th
Barnes and Noble at Union Square 33 East 17th Street
7:00 pm
Music: Solas "The Hour Before Down"
Chip Taylor
Chip Taylor, responsible for the classic Troggs song "Wild Thing" joins singer and fiddle player Carrie Rodriguez to talk about their country inspired collaboration.
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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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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.
