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Protesters at an anti-war march in NYCThe Harder They Come
Jeffrey Fogel of the Center for Constitutional Rights, and Bruce Bentley, RNC Mass Defense Coordinator, explain the legalities of protest during the Republican National Convention, and update us on how protesters are being treated. Then, according to Middle East scholar Richard W. Bulliet, it’s misleading to think of the relation between Islam and Christianity as a “clash of civilizations.” In his new book, The Case for Islamo-Christian Civilization, he argues that in reality, they have a great deal in common. In 2001, Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen, both former schoolteachers, became the first women to cross the Antarctic on foot. In just under three months, they crossed 1700 miles of ice and snow in temperatures as low as 35° below Fahrenheit. Ann Bancroft joins us to discuss their journey and their book, No Horizon is So Far. Then, former NFL player Reggie Rivers shares his novel, 4th and Fixed, in which a bookie and his sidekick fix an entire season of NFL games.
Jeffrey Fogel and Bruce Bentley
Jeffrey Fogel of the Center for Constitutional Rights, and Bruce Bentley, RNC Mass Defense Coordinator, discuss the legalities of protest.
» More on the RNC Mass Defense Committee
Music: “Salpica” by Mambotur, “Royksopp’s Night Out” by Royksopp
Richard W. Bulliet
Richard W. Bulliet on the common ground between Islam and Christianity: The Case for Islamo-Christian Civilization.
» Read an excerpt of Bulliet's book in the Reading Room
» More on the book
Music: “Limbe” by S Tone, “Resolution” by Thievery Corporation
Ann Bancroft
Ann Bancroft (no, not the actress) describes her extraordinary journey across Antarctica on foot. Her new account of the experience is called No Horizon is So Far.
» More about the book
Music: Soundtrack to Sea Power, music by Michael Whalen: “Passage to Paradise” / “Amber Waters”
Reggie Rivers
Former NFL player Reggie Rivers shares his novel, 4th and Fixer.
» More on the book
Music:M2, by Marcus Miller: “Burning Down the House”
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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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