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Refugees in Darfur, Sudan (Concern Worldwide)Concern for Darfur
Dominic MacSorley, an aid worker with Concern Worldwide, speaks with us live from Darfur on the humanitarian crisis in western Sudan. And Eric Reeves, a scholar of Sudan, gives additional context on the history of the conflict in Sudan, and what can be done to help curb the crisis. Robert Fuller believes that societal power dynamics result in "rankism," a form of discrimination based on status. His book, Somebodies and Nobodies: Overcoming the Abuse of Rank, takes a look at a type of discrimination he thinks is as detrimental as racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice. Then listeners weigh in on the subject of "rankism." Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler found the inspiration for his new collection of stories, Had a Good Time on the backs of American postcards from the early 20th Century.
Dominic MacSorley and Eric Reeves
Dominic MacSorley of Concern Worldwide and Eric Reeves, a scholar of Sudan join us with an update on the situation in Sudan.. Thanks,
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Music: "Wax Off" by Kodo
"Fallout" by Euphone
Robert Fuller
Robert Fuller on the perniciousness of rankism: Somebodies and Nobodies: Overcoming the Abuse of Rank. Then listeners weigh in on the subject of "rankism."
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Music: Soundtrack to Sirens, composed by Rachel Portman: "March Past of the Kitchen Utensils" / "Sam Sawnoff’s Horn" / "The Sprightly Don"
Robert Olen Butler
Robert Olen Butler shares his latest book, Had a Good Time: Stories from American Postcards.
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Events: Robert Olen Butler will be doing a reading and signing books Monday, August 16 at 7 pm at the Barnes & Noble in Chelsea on 22nd and Sixth
Music: Soundtrack to The Elephant Man, composed by John Morris: "Mrs. Kendal’s Theater and Poetry Reading"
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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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Let’s Go Swimming!
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms found in recreational water in the United States sicken thousands of people every year, and even result in deaths. We’ll speak with chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol about the protozoa, amoebas and other things that love to go swimming with us. Monona is also founder and President of Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety.
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Frank McCourt
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Frank McCourt has been a guest many times on this show over the years, starting in 1996 for the memoir, Angela’s Ashes, that would earn him a Pulitzer Prize. Fame came to him late in life, after he’d retired at the age of 65 from teaching English and creative writing at public schools here in New York. He was a sweet, eloquent man who spoke with grace and humility; he just died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. You can hear him speaking with Leonard Lopate for his Survival Kit in 2000, and in 2005, for his memoir, Teacher Man.
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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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May 14, 2009
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.
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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.
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