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The Leonard Lopate Show

Tuesday, July 06, 2004
  • Rough Edges
    Rough Edges

    The 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.

» More on the International Foundation for Election Systems
» More on the International Crisis Group

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.

» More info on the book
» Visit Jim Rogan's website

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.

» More about the book

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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