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Cote d’Ivoire
Our continuing series, Underreported, focuses on the growing instability in the Ivory Coast, as conflict between rebels and government forces have escalated over the past few years. Ivoirien scholar Eric Edi joins us to outline some of the major concerns facing the region. Then we’ll turn our attention to theater, and speak to two Tony Award-winning actresses. First up, we’ll hear from Swoosie Kurtz on her current role in Frozen, in which she plays a woman whose 10-year-old daughter was murdered by a serial killer. Then we’ll talk to Bebe Neuwirth on her starring role in "Here Lies Jenny," featuring the music of Kurt Weill. Finally, photojournalist Peter Turnley discusses his photo essay "The Bereaved: Mourning the dead, in America and Iraq" in this month’s issue of Harper’s Magazine.
Underreported: Eric Edi
Eric Edi on the current tension in the Cote d’Ivoire.
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Music: Ritual Chan and Music, Lolobo village, Yamoussoukro subprefecture. "Dance of the Elephant Mask"
Swoosie Kurtz
Two-time Tony Award-winning actress Swoosie Kurtz on her current role in Frozen.
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the books, films, and music that move Swoozie
Music: Soundtrack to Iris, music by James Horner. "Part 3" / "Part 2"
Bebe Neuwirth
Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Bebe Neuwirth on Here Lies Jenny, featuring the music of Kurt Weill.
Music: Lotte Lenya Sings Kurt Weill. "Saga of Jenny" from Lady in the Dark
Peter Turnley
Peter Turnley on his photo essay "The Bereaved" in this month’s issue of Harper’s Magazine.
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Music: Soundtrack to Meet Joe Black, music by Thomas Newman. "A Frequent Thing."
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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.
Video Pick: David Chang on Momofuku
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Please Explain: Eco-Labels
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Your broccoli, shampoo, and air conditioner might bear labels declaring them to be organic, cruelty-free, or energy efficient, but what do those labels mean and are they true? Dr. Urvashi Rangan, Project Director for Consumer Reports' GreenerChoices.org and Consumers Union’s Senior Scientist for Policy Initiatives, and Dara O'Rourke, founder and CEO of GoodGuide.com, took a look at what eco-labels indicate, how standards are set, and what they mean for consumers and manufacturers around the world.
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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.
