The Leonard Lopate Show
Reflections on 9/11
Thursday, September 11, 2003
New York Times columnist Frank Rich reflects on the events of September 11 and looks at its world wide impact. Then journalist Gail Sheehy discusses her book Middletown, America about a town in New Jersey that lost nearly 50 people in the World Trade Center attacks. Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri discusses her latest novel, The Namesake. And Dr. Thomas Rees, one of the founders of The Flying Doctors of East Africa shares his experiences in humanitarian aid over the past four decades, Daktari.
Frank Rich
New York Times columnist Frank Rich reflects on the events of 9/11 and looks at its world wide impact.
Music: Joe Hisaishi Sonatine Soundtracks
Gail Sheehy
Journalist Gail Sheehy discusses her book Middletown, America about a town in New Jersey that lost nearly 50 people in the World Trade Center attacks.
Music: Meet Joe Black Soundtrack composer Thomas Newman
Jhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Lahiri won a Pulitzer Prize for her debut collection of stories. She discusses her latest novel, The Namesake.
Events: Jhumpa Lahiri reads from her new book
Monday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Union Square
33 East 17th Street
Music: Iris Soundtrack composer James Horner
Dr. Thomas Rees
Dr. Thomas Rees, one of the founders of The Flying Doctors of East Africa shares his experiences in humanitarian aid over the past four decades, Daktari: A Surgeon's Adventures with the Flying Doctors of East Africa.
Music: Kronos Quartet Pieces of Africa
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