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Nuclear Threat
The nuclear materials that were looted in Iraq have posed great health and safety issues to the community. Dr. Helen Caldicott assesses the risks of uranium and other nuclear materials in Iraq. Plus, Connie Bruck on the reign of Lew Wasserman, one of Hollywood's most powerful players, When Hollywood Had a King. Then, Stanley Greenberg shares a photographic journey through New York’s hidden water system Waterworks. And, Mark Haddon and his new novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Dr. Helen Caldicott
The nuclear materials that were looted in Iraq have posed great health and safety issues to the community. Dr. Helen Caldicott assesses the risks of uranium and other nuclear materials in Iraq.
Music: A Shock To The System Soundtrack composer Gary Chang
Connie Bruck
Connie Bruck on the reign of Lew Wasserman, one of Hollywood's most powerful players, When Hollywood Had a King: The Reign of Lew Wasserman, Who Leveraged Talent into Power and Influence.
Music: A Civil Action Soundtrack composer Danny Elfman
Stanley Greenberg
Stanley Greenberg shares a photographic journey through New York’s hidden water system, Waterworks.
Music: Crash Soundtrack composer Howard Shore
Mark Haddon
Mark Haddon discusses his new novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Read an excerpt of Haddon's book in the Reading Room.
Music: The Cider House Rules Soundtrack composer Lasse Hallstrom
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Tributes: Kate McGarrigle
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Folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who gained acclaim for a series of projects with her sister Anna, died Monday, Jan. 18, from a rare form of cancer. She left behind a family of talented musicians, including her sister, son Rufus Wainwright, and daughter Martha Wainwright. McGarrigle appeared on The Leonard Lopate show with her sister in December 2005, ahead of their holiday show at Carnegie Hall.
Monona Rossol on 50 Million Chemicals
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On September 7, 2009, scientists working for the Chemical Abstract Service (which assigns identification numbers to all new chemicals) entered the 50-millionth chemical substance into their Registry. Chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol, President and Founder of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, took a look at what all these new substances are, where they are coming from, and how they affect our health. Rossol also responded to listener comments and questions. You can read her answers here.
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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!
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.
