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The Leonard Lopate Show

Wednesday, September 08, 2004
  • Marjane Satrapi, graphic novelist
    Marjane Satrapi, graphic novelist

    A Few of My Favorite Things

    Guest host Jeffrey Toobin explores the intricacies of home repair with Al and Larry Ubell, the gurus of how-to. They’ll be taking listener phone calls at 212-267-WNYC. Then, one decade after the publication of his provocative examination Race Matters, Cornel West argues that American democracy is threatened by free market fundamentalism, aggressive militarism, and escalating authoritarianism in Democracy Matters: Winning the Fight Against Imperialism. Next, Marjane Satrapi joins us to discuss Persepolis 2—the latest installment in her series of autobiographical graphic novels about life as a post-revolution Iranian woman living abroad. And editor Robert Pinsky of the Favorite Poem Project shares his latest anthology, the multimedia collection An Invitation to Poetry.

Alvin and Larry Ubell

Building inspectors Alvin and Larry Ubell answer listener questions about home repair. Call 212-267-WNYC (212-267-9692). Visit the Ubell’s website

Cornel West

Cornel West argues that imperialism is posing an ever-increasing threat to democracy in his latest book, Democracy Matters.
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Event:
Cornel West will be speaking and signing books on:
Wednesday, September 8th at 7:30pm
Brooklyn Community Bookstore / First Reformed Church
7th Ave and Carrol Street
Tickets: $10

Thursday, September 9th at 6:30pm
Cooper Union
41 Cooper Square

Music:
Soundtrack to A Civil Action, music by Danny Elfman: “Civil Theme” / “Walkin’”

Marjane Satrapi

Marjane Satrapi on the latest installment in her series of autobiographical graphic novels: Persepolis 2.
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Event:
Marjane Satrapi will be reading and signing books on:
Wednesday, September 8 at 7pm
Barnes and Noble, Chelsea
675 6th Avenue

Music:
“Limbe” by S Tone / “Meta, Beta, Terabeta” by Pangeia Instrumentos

Robert Pinsky

Editor Robert Pinsky discusses his latest poetry anthology: An Invitation to Poetry. » More on the book
» More on the Favorite Poem Project

Event:

Robert Pinsky and Maggie Dietz will appearing on:
Wednesday, September 8 at 7PM
Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway

Music:
Soundtrack to He Got Game, the music of Aaron Copland: “Grover’s Corner”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.