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Yossi BeilinHolding Out for Hope
Call 212-267-WNYC to talk about words and language with word maven Patricia T. O'Conner. Then, Yossi Beilin, one of the architects of the 1993 Oslo accords, still has hope for the future of Israeli-Palestinian diplomatic relations. Plus, we take a look at the history of Times Square, from theater central to porn capital to recent complaints of its "Disneyification." And curator Andrea Bayer talks about naturalistic painters in the north Italian region of Lombardy, including da Vinci and Caravaggio.
Patricia T. O'Conner
Patricia T. O'Conner answers listeners' questions about the English language. Call 212-267-WNYC (212-267-9692).
» Read more about Patricia T. O’Conner
Yossi Beilin
Yossi Beilin gives an update on Israeli-Palestinian relations. In addition to his work on the Oslo accords, he’s a member of Israel's Knesset and former government minister, and the author of The Path to Geneva: The Quest for a Permanent Agreement, 1996-2004.
» Read the Knesset’s bio of Yossi Beilin
Events: Yossi Beilin and Nazmi Al-Jubeh Discuss Geneva Initiative on Wednesday, June 16 at 8:00pm at the 92nd Street Y
Tickets/Registration: 212.415.5500
Music: Instrumental; #6/16 ("Resolution" by Thievery Corporation/ "Tomorrow" by Amp)
Anthony Bianco
Anthony Bianco looks into the history of Times Square as far back as the 1880s in his new book, Ghosts of 42nd Street: A History of America's Most Infamous Block.
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Visit the official Times Square website
Music: Sweet Sixteenths: A Ragtime Concert; #7/8 ("Slippery Elm Rag/Dizzy Fingers" performed by William Albright)
Andrea Bayer
Some believe that Lombard painting was one of the galvanizing forces behind Baroque art. Andrea Bayer is curator of an exhibit at the Met called "Painters of Reality: The Legacy of Leonardo and Caravaggio in Lombardy," up through August 15.
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Read more about the exhibition from the Met
» View images from the exhibit
Music: Missa Pater Peccavi; #16 ("Ricercar per sonar a 8" performed by His Majesty’s Consort of Voices and His Majesty’s Sagbutts and Cornetts--directed by Timothy Roberts)
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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!
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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Please Explain: Eco-Labels
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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.
