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jimrogers.comAround the World In 1095 Days
Jim Rogers, world record holder for the longest continuous car trip, seems like an unlikely source for investment advice. But he claims a person can learn more about global economics from world travel than any text book. He shares his adventures and tips in his book Adventure Capitalist. Plus, Ellen Ullman with her debut cyber-novel, The Bug. And Susan Fales-Hill remembers her mother in her book Always Wear Joy.
Jim Rogers
Jim Rogers, world record holder for the longest continuous car trip, seems like an unlikely source for investment advice. But he claims a person can learn more about global economics from world travel than any text book. He shares his adventures and tips in his book Adventure Capitalist.
Visit Jim Rogers' website at jimrogers.com.
Jim Rogers will be speaking at Barnes and Noble at City Corps Center on Thursday June 12th at 6:30pm
Music: Alloy Orchestra Lonesome: New Music For The Classic Silent Film
Andrew Jarecki
Andrew Jarecki will be discussing his debut documentary film, Capturing the Friedmans.
Music: Frailty Soundtrack composer Brian Tyler
Ellen Ullman
Ellen Ullman discusses her debut cyber-novel, The Bug.
Music: The Usual Suspects Soundtrack composer John Ottman
Susan Fales-Hill
Susan Fales-Hill remembers her mother Always Wear Joy.Read an excerpt of her book in the Reading Room.
Music: Mighty Aphrodite Soundtrack
Neal Hefti "Li'l Darlin" performed by The Count Basie Orchestra
Ray Noble "I Hadn't Anyone Till You" performed by Errol Garner
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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!
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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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