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Bush-Cheney '04 Television AdThe Living Room Candidates
David Schwartz, chief curator of Film at the American Museum of the Moving Image, discusses presidential ads and living room candidates. Then Joel Bakan, law professor and author of The Corporation, talks about the pathological pursuit of profit and power. Thomas Mallon shares his new novel, Bandbox. And jazz pianist George Shearing with his autobiography, Lullaby at Birdland.
David Schwartz
David Schwartz, chief curator of Film at the American Museum of the Moving Image, discusses presidential ads and living room candidates. The Living Room Candidate exhibit traces the history of presidential campaign commercials from their beginnings in 1952 to the present.
» Visit The Living Room Candidates project on the museum's website
Music: “Mumford,” original soundtrack. Music composed by James Newton Howard. Tracks #10 and #14.
Joel Bakan
Joel Bakan, law professor and author of The Corporation, talks about the pathological pursuit of profit and power.
Music: Alloy Orchestra: “Lonesome.” Tracks #5 and #6.
Thomas Mallon
Thomas Mallon shares his new novel, Bandbox, a novel that captures the heart and soul of New York in the Jazz Age.
» Read an excerpt of Mallon's book in the Reading Room
Music: "Keyboard Wizards of the Gershwin Era, Vol. 1: Pauline Albert." Tracks #12 and #13.
George Shearing
Jazz pianist George Shearing with his autobiography, Lullaby at Birdland. Shearing is a European jazz musician who became a household name in the US. He was born blind but started to learn piano at the age of three.
Music: George Shearing: "Lullabies of Birdland – A Musical Autobiography." Disc 1, track #2; disc 2, track #3.
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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.
