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Rough EdgesThe Body Politic
Henry Valentino, senior advisor at the International Foundation for Election Systems, discusses bringing presidential elections to Indonesia for the first time ever. He is joined by Robert Templer, Asia program director for the International Crisis Group. Then James Rogan shares his unlikely political memoir Rough Edges, and Tod Botha explores New York City’s trash enthusiasts in his new book Mongo. Finally, we’ll talk to Adam Langer about his first novel, Crossing California.
Henry Valentino and Robert Templer
Henry Valentino, senior advisor at the International Foundation for Election Systems, on Indonesia's first presidential elections. He is joined by Robert Templer, Asia program director for the International Crisis Group.
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Music: "Limbe" by S Tone / "Resolution" by Thievery Corporation
James Rogan
James Rogan discusses the strange but true path that led him to Washington in his memoir Rough Edges: My Unlikely Road from Welfare to Washington.
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Music: Soundtrack to Bach’s fight for Freedom, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra:
"Allegro: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major" / "Allegro Overture No. 3 in D Major"
Ted Botha
Ted Botha digs deep into the world of nonprofessional trash collecting in his book Mongo.
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Music: Soundtrack to Night on Earth, music by Tom Waits: "New York Theme" / "Los Angeles Mood"
Adam Langer
Adam Langer’s debut novel Crossing California, follows the intersecting lives of several families in Chicago as they transition into the 1980s.
» Go to the Reading Room to listen to Adam Langer read an excerpt from his book
Music: Soundtrack to The Ice Storm: "Shoplift"
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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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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.
