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Author and journalist James Gleick, and Harry Kargman, founder and chief executive of the wireless software company Kargo, on how changing technology changes our lives. Then Douglas Valentine’s latest book, The Strength of the Wolf, sheds some light on the history of America’s war on drugs. The Library of America has released a new three-volume set of Isaac Bashevis Singer’s collected works in honor of the centenary of his birth. Editor Ilan Stavans joins us to discuss the writings of the only Yiddish author to win a Nobel Prize. Finally, director Kevin Fitzgerald (aka DJ Organic) discusses his new documentary Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme, and the importance of hip hop as a form of expression, with MC Supernatural and Wordsworth.
James Gleick and Harry Kargman
Author and journalist James Gleick, and Harry Kargman, founder and chief executive of the wireless software company Kargo, on how technology changes us.
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Music: Lonesome, by the Alloy Orchestra: "Weekend" / "Factory"
Douglas Valentine
Douglas Valentine investigates the troubling history of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, from its inception in 1930 until its demise in 1968, in his latest book: The Strength of the Wolf: The Secret History of America’s War on Drugs.
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Music: Lonesome, by the Alloy Orchestra: "Jim" / "At the Beach"
Soundtrack to Cobb, music by Elliot Goldenthal: "The Beast Within" / "Sour Mash Scherzo"
Ilan Stavans
Ilan Stavans, editor of the centennial three-volume collection of Isaac Bashevis Singer’s work.
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Events:
Israel's Gesher Theater, one of the only bi-lingual theaters in the world, will be performing two Singer plays at Lincoln Center:
The Slave: July 20 - 21 in Hebrew. July 22 - 23 in Russian.
Shosha: July 24 - 25 in Hebrew.
John Jay College Theater, 10th Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets.
Tickets and information: www.lincolncenter.org or call 212.721.6500
Music: Wandering Jew, by Yale Strom & Klazzj: "Tchainik Waltz" / "70 West 77th"
Kevin Fitzgerald, MC Supernatural and Wordsworth
Director Kevin Fitzgerald and artists MC Supernatural and Wordsworth on the documentary Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme.
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Tributes: Kate McGarrigle
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Folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who gained acclaim for a series of projects with her sister Anna, died Monday, Jan. 18, from a rare form of cancer. She left behind a family of talented musicians, including her sister, son Rufus Wainwright, and daughter Martha Wainwright. McGarrigle appeared on The Leonard Lopate show with her sister in December 2005, ahead of their holiday show at Carnegie Hall.
Monona Rossol on 50 Million Chemicals
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On September 7, 2009, scientists working for the Chemical Abstract Service (which assigns identification numbers to all new chemicals) entered the 50-millionth chemical substance into their Registry. Chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol, President and Founder of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, took a look at what all these new substances are, where they are coming from, and how they affect our health. Rossol also responded to listener comments and questions. You can read her answers here.
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National Book Award Winners
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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!
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.
