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The Scales of Justice
Legal scholar Thane Rosenbaum rebalances the scales of justice in America. He explains why he thinks morality isn’t a main concern of our judicial system, and what could be gained from including philosophy in the legal process. Plus, poet John Hollander is joined by William Anderson founder of the Cygnus Ensemble, to celebrate the bicentennial of Ralph Waldo Emerson and examine his contributions to American cultural history. Charles Siebert shares his latest book that explores the complexities of the human heart throughout the last 500 years, inspired by a transplant he managed to witness back in 1998. And Chinese director Tian Zhuang Zhuang shares his latest film "Springtime in a Small Town."
Thane Rosenbaum
Legal scholar Thane Rosenbaum rebalances the scales of justice in America. He explains why he thinks morality isn’t a main concern of our judicial system, and what could be gained from including philosophy in the legal process.
Music: A Civil Action Soundtrack composer Danny Elfman
John Hollander and William Anderson
Poet John Hollander is joined by William Anderson founder of the Cygnus Ensemble, to celebrate the bicentennial of Ralph Waldo Emerson and examine his contributions to American cultural history.
Music: Cygnus Ensemble
Sebastian Currier "Broken Consort"
Milton Babbitt "Quatrains"
Cygnus Ensemble "II-Dance"
Charles Siebert
Charles Siebert shares his latest book that explores the complexities of the human heart throughout the last 500 years, inspired by a transplant he managed to witness back in 1998, A Man After His Own Heart.
» Read an excerpt of A Man After His Own Heart in the Reading Room
Events: Charles Siebert will be giving a reading and signing books Friday, May 14th at 7 pm at the Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Square, and Wednesday May 19th at the Community Bookstore in Park Slope on 7th Avenue at 7 pm
Music: At First Sight Soundtrack composer Mark Isham
Tian Zhuang Zhuang
Chinese director Tian Zhuang Zhuang shares his latest film "Springtime in a Small Town."
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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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