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Irshad Manji and The Trouble with IslamA Muslim’s Call for Reform
Canadian Muslim Irshad Manji criticizes some trends in the modern Islamic faith and offers her own prescription for change. Then Peter Maass tells why he thinks wars against insurgencies are almost impossible to win. Maass accompanied counter-insurgency expert Major John Nagl at work in Iraq. Christopher Corbett on the truth behind the mythic Pony Express. And historian Eric Burns explains why alcohol was "aspirin and penicillin, cortisone, and antibiotic, all rolled in one – the first wonder drug" for early American colonists.
Irshad Manji
Irshad Manji is a Canadian TV personality, media entrepreneur, and a queer Muslim. She’s been named “Feminist for the 21st Century” by Ms. magazine. Her new book is The Trouble with Islam: A Muslim's Call for Reform in Her Faith.
Irshad Manji’s website
Music: Ulrich Schnauss “Knuddelmaus”
Zero Seven “Destiny”
Peter Maass
Peter Maass’ article on counter-insurgency expert Major John Nagl appeared in Sunday’s New York Times Magazine.
New York Times Magazine’s website
Music: Die Hard Soundtrack composer Michael Kamen
Christopher Corbett
According to legend, a “help wanted” ad for the Pony Express from 1860 read: "WANTED. YOUNG, SKINNY, WIRY FELLOWS. NOT OVER 18. MUST BE EXPERT RIDERS. WILLING TO RISK DEATH DAILY. ORPHANS PREFERRED." Christopher Corbett’s new book is Orphans Preferred: The Twisted Truth and Lasting Legend of the Pony Express.
Music: Lonesome Dove: Classic Western Scores 2
Lonesome Dove Suite Basil Poledouris
Heaven’s Gate-Mamou Two-step Doug Kershaw
Eric Burns
Eric Burns’ new book is The Spirits of America: A Social History of Alcohol. According to Burns, drinking is our “first national pastime.”
Music: Peter Cleighton with Blind john Davis “Moonshine Man Blues”
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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.
