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John Fund of The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board, examines the systemic sloppiness that he argues leaves America vulnerable to voter fraud in Stealing Elections. Then, George Friedman, the founder of a private global intelligence agency that advises Fortune 500 countries, news agencies, and even the US government, reveals his perspective on the motivations behind current US foreign policy in America’s Secret War. Next, Nick Flynn shares his experiences with homelessness—from his father’s life on the streets to his own work in shelters—in his memoir Another Bullshit Night in Suck City. Finally, director Richard Eyre and actress Claire Danes discuss their new film, Stage Beauty.
John Fund
John Fund investigates how voter fraud impacts our electoral system in Stealing Elections.
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Music: Soundtrack to A Civil Action, music by Danny Elfman: "Something to Prove"
Soundtracks II, Marc Ribot: "Savannah" / "Pensando"
George Friedman
George Friedman, founder of the private intelligence company Stratfor, uncovers what he describes as America’s Secret War.
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Music: Soundtrack to Heat, music by Elliot Goldenthal: "Heat" / "Ultramarine"
Nick Flynn
Nick Flynn on his encounters with his wayward father in Another Bullshit Night in Suck City.
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Music: B/Side, Ikue Mori: "Lucy & Friends" / "Geek Love"
Richard Eyre and Claire Danes
Director Richard Eyre and actress Claire Danes on Stage Beauty. In the film, Claire Danes plays the first woman allowed to act on stage in England in 1660.
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Music: Soundtrack to Restoration, music by James Newton Howard: "Arrival in Bidnold"
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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.
Video Pick: David Chang on Momofuku
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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.
