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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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National Book Award Winners
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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.
