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John Rennie, editor-in-chief of Scientific American and John Horgan, whose recent article in Science & Spirit magazine examines "The Politics of Science," discuss the role of science policy issues in the upcoming presidential elections. Then Veteran playwright, screenwriter, actor, and film director Peter Sheridan has written his first novel, Every Inch of Her. The book follows the story of a 240-pound, tattooed woman named Philo who charms her way through hardship and touches the lives of everyone she meets. Finally, author T.C. Boyle revisits the world of the pioneering sex researcher Dr. Alfred Kinsey in his latest novel, The Inner Circle.
John Rennie and John Horgan
John Rennie, editor-in-chief of Scientific American and science writer John Horgan discuss where Bush and Kerry stand on issues like stem cell research and therapeutic cloning.
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Music: Soundtrack to The Secret Agent, music by Philip Glass: "Secret Agent" / "Winnie Remembers"
Peter Sheridan
Peter Sheridan on his debut novel, Every Inch of Her.
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Events: Peter Sheridan will be appearing on:
Friday, September 17th at 7pm
Glucksman Ireland House
1 Washington Mews on Fifth Avenue
Music: The Hour Before Dawn, "Solas: Bheadh Buachaillin Deas Ag Sile" / "Granny Quinn’s / The Lilac Reel"
T.C. Boyle
T.C. Boyle explores Dr. Alfred Kinsey’s sex research in his latest novel, The Inner Circle.
» Read an excerpt of Boyle's book in the Reading Room
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Events: T.C. Boyle will be reading on:
Saturday, September 18th at 8pm
Book Revue Bookstore
313 New York Ave.
Huntington, Long Island
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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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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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Find out surprising facts about some recent guests on the Leonard Lopate Show. Check out our Guest Picks section! Did you know that football star Herschel Walker loves Judge Judy, Laurie Anderson is a big fan of agility training for dogs, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi likes Johnny Depp?
