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The Rise of the VulcansRice, Beans, and Vulcans
Tacos, rice and beans, enchiladas, burritos – they've all become an everyday part of American eating habits. Ruth Reichl, editor of Gourmet magazine, is here with novelist Francisco Goldman to talk about Latin American culinary influence. James Mann looks into President Bush's campaign promise to surround himself with people who know more about foreign policy than he does. The resulting group, called the "Vulcans" - Donald Rumsfeld, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, Paul Wolfowitz, Richard Armitage, and Condoleezza Rice – has had an enormous impact on the Bush presidency. Then writers Ian Rankin and George Pelecanos compare notes on the craft of writing mystery novels. And opera star Shirley Verrett details her dramatic life story and successful career.
Ruth Reichl and Francisco Goldman
Gourmet editor-in-chief and regular guest Ruth Reichl is back for her regular food series. Today, she’s joined by Guatemalan-American writer Francisco Goldman; they look beyond Taco Bell to discuss the influence of Latin American cuisine.
» View a listing of the restaurants mentioned on the show
Music: The Canadian Brass Swingtime "Blue Rondo a la Turk"
"I Found Love"
James Mann
James Mann's book is The Rise of the Vulcans: The History of Bush's War Cabinet. Donald Rumsfeld, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, Paul Wolfowitz, Richard Armitage, and Condoleezza Rice have dubbed themselves the "Vulcans."
Music: Japancakes "Pole Tricks" Euphone "Fallout"
Ian Rankin and George Pelecanos
Ian Rankin is one of Britain’s best-selling novelists; George Pelecanos is an acclaimed crime writer who sets his stories in the grittier side of Washington, D.C.
» Read more about Ian Rankin
» Read more about George Pelecanos
Events: Pellecanos and Rankin will be at Barnes & Noble at 82nd and Broadway on March 9 at 7:30PM for a talk/reading/signing
Music: Heat Soundtrack composer Elliot Goldenthal
The Impressions "A Fool For You"
Shirley Verrett
Shirley Verrett is one of the first African-American artists to achieve major stardom in the opera world. Her new memoir is I Never Walked Alone: The Autobiography of an American Singer.
» Visit Shirley Verrett’s website
Music: Verdi Don Carlos: opera in 5 Acts
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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.
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Let’s Go Swimming!
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms found in recreational water in the United States sicken thousands of people every year, and even result in deaths. We’ll speak with chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol about the protozoa, amoebas and other things that love to go swimming with us. Monona is also founder and President of Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety.
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Frank McCourt
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Frank McCourt has been a guest many times on this show over the years, starting in 1996 for the memoir, Angela’s Ashes, that would earn him a Pulitzer Prize. Fame came to him late in life, after he’d retired at the age of 65 from teaching English and creative writing at public schools here in New York. He was a sweet, eloquent man who spoke with grace and humility; he just died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. You can hear him speaking with Leonard Lopate for his Survival Kit in 2000, and in 2005, for his memoir, Teacher Man.
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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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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.
Leonard is on Facebook
Now Leonard is on Facebook! We’re posting photos, status updates, links to notable interviews, and lots more. Check it out.
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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