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The Leonard Lopate Show

Friday, July 18, 2003
  • Tony Blair

    Mr. Blair's War

    British journalist Peter Stothard had unprecedented access to British Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair in the tumultous period of March-April 2003. He brings us inside the corridors of power and shares his findings, Thirty Days: Tony Blair and the Test of History. Then, Roxanna Robinson discusses her latest novel, Sweetwater. And curator Lawrence Rinder joins artist Andrea Geyer to talk about the new exhibit at the Whitney Museum that explores global perspectives of American politics and culture, The American Effect.

Peter Stothard

British journalist Peter Stothard had unprecedented access to British Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair in the tumultous period of March-April 2003. He brings us inside the corridors of power and shares his findings, Thirty Days: Tony Blair and the Test of History.

Roxanna Robinson

Roxanna Robinson discusses her latest novel, Sweetwater.

Lawrence Rinder and Andrea Geyer

http://www.whitney.org/exhibition/americaneffect.shtmlCurator Lawrence Rinder joins artist Andrea Geyer to talk about the new exhibit at the Whitney Museum that explores global perspectives of American politics and culture, The American Effect.

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.

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.

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.