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The Leonard Lopate Show

Monday, July 12, 2004
  • Who Let the Dogs In?
    Who Let the Dogs In?

    Dog Days

    Molly Ivins takes a look back at some of the incredible political animals she has known in her latest book, Who Let the Dogs In?. Eugene Robinson, author of Last Dance in Havana, and Ned Sublette, author of Cuba and Its Music, examine the complex history and cultural import of Cuban music. Diver John Chatterton and journalist Robert Kurson discuss the dangerous adventure of discovering an unidentified German U-boat in their true story, Shadow Divers. Finally, author Jonathon Ames shares his latest novel, Wake Up, Sir!.

Molly Ivins

Journalist and best-selling author Molly Ivins recounts two decades worth of extraordinary political tales in her latest book, Who Let the Dogs In?.

» Read more about the book

Events: Molly Ivins will be giving a reading and signing books on Monday July 12 at 7 pm at the Lincoln Center Barnes & Noble

Music: Jump Start and Jazz, Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra: "Ragtime" / "Tick-Tock (Nightfalls on Toyland)"

Eugene Robinson and Ned Sublette

Eugene Robinson, author of Last Dance in Havana, and Ned Sublette, author of Cuba and Its Music, discuss the important role music plays in Cuba’s identity.

» Read an excerpt of Cuba and Its Music in the Reading Room
» More about Last Dance in Havana
» More about the Cuba and Its Music

Music: Malecon, by Issac Delgado: "La Vida es un Carnival"
Cuba Si!, "El Tragico"
Rituales Afrocubanos, by Grupo Afrocuba de Matanzas: "Musica Arara, Sabalu"
24 Horas, by Habana Abierta: "Cuando Sali de la Habana"

John Chatterton and Robert Kurson

Diver John Chatterton and journalist Robert Kurson on Shadow Divers, the true story of the perilous quest to solve a mystery 230 feet below the ocean.

» Read more about the book
» PBS special "Hitler’s Lost Sub"

Events: Robert Kurson, along with divers John Chatterton and Richie Kohler, will be giving a talk and signing books on:
Tuesday, July 13 at 7:30pm
Barnes & Noble, Upper West Side
2289 Broadway @ 82nd St

Monday, July 12 at 7:30pm
Barnes & Noble, Freehold, NJ
3981 US Hwy 9

Music: Sea Power: A Global Journey, score composed by Michael Whalen: “Antarctica” / “Seasons of Wind”

Jonathon Ames

Jonathon Ames on his new novel, Wake Up, Sir!.

» Read more about the book

Events: Jonathan Ames will be reading on: Thursday, July 29th at 7pm
Barnes & Noble, Chelsea
675 6th Ave.

Music: Keyboard Wizards of the Gerswin Era, Vol. III, Arden and Ohman: “Ragamuffin”

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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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.

Video Pick: Elizabeth Edwards

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Elizabeth Edwards discusses how to best cope with lifes difficulties in her book Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities.

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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.

Guest Picks

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Find out surprising facts about some recent guests on the Leonard Lopate Show. Check out our Guest Picks section! Did you know that football star Herschel Walker loves Judge Judy, Laurie Anderson is a big fan of agility training for dogs, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi likes Johnny Depp?