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Richard Serra talks about his four new sculptures now up at the Gagosian Gallery. He’s titled them Wake, Blindspot, Catwalk, and Vice-Versa. David Sacks unravels the mystery of the origins of the alphabet in his new book, Language Visible. Actor Val Kilmer on his starring role in the new movie “Wonderland.” And David Loftus explains how men really respond to pornography. His book is Watching Sex.
Richard Serra
Minimalist sculptor Richard Serra talks about his work now on display at the Gagosian at 555 West 24th Street. See the Gagosian’s press release for the show here.
David Sacks
David Sacks discusses the 26 letters of the modern English alphabet. His recent book is Language Visible.
Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer talks about his latest starring role in “Wonderland.” The film is based on the true story of a grisly quadruple homicide in Los Angeles in 1981.
Marvin Gaye “Got To Give It Up”
David Loftus
David Loftus explains the male response to pornography. Visit Loftus’s website at david-loftus.com.
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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.
