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George Bush and King AbdullahHouse of Bush, House of Saud
In the 1970s, the House of Saud (which includes members of Osama bin Laden's immediate family) began courting American politicians in a bid for political influence, military protection, and investment opportunity for their rich oil resources. Since then, they’ve enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with President Reagan, President George H.W. Bush, and current President George W. Bush. Craig Unger looks into the ties between the Bushes and the Saudis. Then, sociologist Dalton Conley on the pecking order among siblings. He thinks that whether or not a child is first-born, the youngest, or in the middle is less important than many researchers have claimed. Nicholson Baker talks about his most recent novel, A Box of Matches. And Yeardley Smith (a.k.a. Lisa Simpson) is here for her new one-woman show at the Union Square Theatre. It's called "Yeardley Smith: More."
Craig Unger
Craig Unger's book is House of Bush, House of Saud: The Secret Relationship Between the World's Two Most Powerful Dynasties. Unger is an award-winning investigative journalist.
Music: Erin Brockovich Soundtrack composer Thomas Newman
Dalton Conley
In The Pecking Order: Which Siblings Succeed and Why, Dalton Conley writes that "the family is not a haven in a harsh world. It is part and parcel of that world, rat race and all. Inequality, after all, starts at home."
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Music: Intersection Soundtrack composer James Newton Howard
Nicholson Baker
The main character in novelist Nicholson Baker's latest book, A Box of Matches, is Emmett, a middle-aged medical textbook editor who records the most mundane details of his daily life. (It's a lot more interesting than it sounds.)
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Events: Nicholson Baker will be giving a reading and signing books on March 16th at 7:30pm at the Barnes & Noble at Astor Place
Music: Hanging Up Soundtrack composer David Hirschfelder
Yeardley Smith
Yeardley Smith (a.k.a. Lisa Simpson) is here for her new one-woman show. "More" is Smith's autobiographical story. It’s directed by Tony-winning actress Judith Ivey and is playing at the Union Square Theatre at 100 East 17th Street.
Music: The Incredibly True Adventure of 2 Girls In Love composer Terry Dame
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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.
Video Pick: David Chang on Momofuku
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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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