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Wave a White Flag
Although Charles Taylor’s resignation from the presidency sparked some hope for peacekeeping in Liberia fighting between rebels and government troops has erupted again over the past few days. New York Times staff reporter Somini Sengupta, calls in live from Monrovia with the latest updates. Mark Pendergrast looks into the history and meaning of mirrors from ancient times to the present, Mirror Mirror. A cluttered desk does not necessarilly mean a cluttered mind. Designers Myra Kalman, Rob Cristofaro, and Scott Stowell share what office spaces can reveal about people. Plus, Bill Scheft with his novel, The Ringer.
Somini Sengupta
Although Charles Taylor’s resignation from the presidency sparked some hope for peacekeeping in Liberia fighting between rebels and government troops erupted again over the past few days. New York Times staff reporter Somini Sengupta, calls in live from Monrovia with the latest updates.
Music: Ulrich Schnauss "Knuddelmaus"
Isan "Betty's Lament"
Mark Pendergrast
Mark Pendergrast looks into the history and meaning of mirrors from ancient times to the present, Mirror Mirror: A History of the Human Love Affair with Reflection.
Mark Pendergrast signs and reads from his book:
Wednesday, August 13 at the Barnes & Noble at 240 East 86th St. at 7:00 PM.
Friday August 15th
Book Hampton in East Hampton New York
Music: Naqoyqatsi Soundtrack composer Philip Glass
Myra Kalman, Rob Cristofaro, and Scott Stowell
A cluttered desk does not necessarilly mean a cluttered mind. Designers Myra Kalman, Rob Cristofaro, and Scott Stowell share what office spaces can reveal about people.
Read the article and see photos.
Music: Field of Dreams Soundtrack composer James Horner
Bill Scheft
Bill Scheft shares his novel, The Ringer.
8/15 - Reading/Signing at Book Hampton (East Hampton, NY)
8/16 - Writers & Artists Softball Game
8/20 - "In Dialogue" Reading/Discussion/Q&A, hosted by Joan Zandell
(East Hampton, NY)
Music: Alloy Orchestra Lonesome
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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.
Video Pick: David Chang on Momofuku
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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.
