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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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Science and Faith
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Earlier this week, Pres. Obama announced that he plans to nominate geneticist Dr. Francis Collins to lead the National Institutes of Health. You can listen to Leonard’s 2006 conversation with Dr. Collins about how he reconciles his personal faith with his professional scientific knowledge.
FDA to Regulate Tobacco?
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May 14, 2009
Congress is getting ready to a vote on whether to make tobacco subject to FDA regulation. You can listen to a segment we did in May about the bill and what it would mean for the cigarette companies.
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Video Pick: Elizabeth Edwards
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Elizabeth Edwards discusses how to best cope with lifes difficulties in her book Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities.
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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.
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Barack Obama, Circa 2004
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Listen to President-Elect Barack Obama on the Leonard Lopate Show in November 2004. He had recently won a seat in the U.S. Senate, and only a few months before, his rousing speech during the 2004 Democratic National Convention catapulted him into the national spotlight.
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Guest Picks
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Find out surprising facts about some recent guests on the Leonard Lopate Show. Check out our Guest Picks section! Did you know that football star Herschel Walker loves Judge Judy, Laurie Anderson is a big fan of agility training for dogs, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi likes Johnny Depp?