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Presidential VoicesFigures of Speech
Language expert Allan Metcalf’s latest book, Presidential Voices, dissects presidential speech patterns throughout American history. He joins us today to analyze the speaking styles of George Bush and John Kerry. Then Norman Kelley’s latest book, The Head Negro In Charge Syndrome, argues that ego and personality are undermining black politics. He joins us to discuss his self-described "controversial critique" of black leadership in America. Then we’ll hear from William Lychack on his new novel, The Wasp Eater. And Matisyahu, an artist billed as "the Hasidic Reggae Superstar," tells us about his unique blend of reggae, hip-hop, and the Lubavitch Hasidic lifestyle.
Allan Metcalf
English professor Allan Metcalf discusses the significance of speech patterns in the 2004 elections, as well as his latest book, Presidential Voices: Speaking Styles from George Washington to George W. Bush.
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Music: Rip, Rig and Panic, Roland Kirk: "Mystical Dreams" / "No Tonic Press"
Norman Kelley
Norman Kelley shares his thoughts on the state of black leadership in America in The Head Negro In Charge Syndrome: The Dead End of Black Politics.
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Music: "Salpica" by Mambotur / "Resolution" by Thievery Corportation
Author William Lychack
Author William Lychack on his new novel, The Wasp Eater
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Events:
William Lychack will be appearing on:
Monday, 8/9 at the 6pm
The Corner Bookstore
1313 Madison Ave, at 93rd St.
Music: Soundtrack to The Hours, composed by Philip Glass: "Morning Passages" / "The Poet Acts"
Matisyahu
Hip hop artist Matisyahu on Hasidic reggae.
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Events: Matisyahu will be performing on:
Wednesday, August 11th at 9:30 & 11 pm
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette Street, Astor Place
Tickets are $15 at www.telecharge.com
Music: Shake Off the Dust—Arise, Matisyahu: "King Without a Crown" / "Exaltation"
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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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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.
