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Immigration and Assimilation
Iris Chang received critical acclaim for her book, The Rape of Nanking, an account of the atrocities committed on the Chinese during World War II. She discusses her latest book, an examination of Chinese-American history from the 1880s to the present. Then, Melissa Fay Greene discusses the Springhill mining disaster that claimed the lives of 75 men. Plus Benita Eisler on the life and work of romantic artist, Frédéric Chopin. And a conversation with poet, composer and performer Rod McKuen.
Iris Chang
Iris Chang received critical acclaim for her book, The Rape of Nanking, an account of the atrocities committed on the Chinese during World War II. She discusses her latest book, an examination of Chinese American history from the 1880s to the present, The Chinese In America: A Narrative History.
Iris Chang will be reading and signing books on Monday, April 28 at Barnes & Noble
Astor Place
Music: Sweet Sixteenths: A Ragtime Concert (William Albright and William Bolcom pianos)
"The Charleston Rag" H Clarence Woods
"Ragtime Nightengale" James Scott
Melissa Fay Greene
Melissa Fay Greene discusses the Springhill mining disaster that claimed the lives of 75 men, Last Man Out: The Story of the Springhill Mine Disaster. Read an excerpt of Greene's book in the Reading Room.
Music: October Sky Soundtrack composer Mark Isham
Benita Eisler
Benita Eisler on the life and work of romantic artist, Frédéric Chopin, Chopin’s Funeral.
Music: Frederic Chopin "valse op. 69 number 1"
"polonaise-fantaisie"
Rod McKuen
A conversation with poet, composer and performer Rod McKuen. For more info about his upcoming performance at Carnegie Hall, visit McKeun's website.
Music: Intersection Sountrack composer James Newton Howard
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National Book Award Winners
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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.
