On Demand
The Leonard Lopate Show
-
Grand Canyon National Park ServiceDown to Earth
Paleontologist Richard Fortey examines what some of the world's most intriguing geological sites--from Mt. Vesuvius to the Grand Canyon--reveal about the earth’s origins in Earth: An Intimate History. Then, John Perkins reveals his past as an "economic hitman." He describes working for an international consulting firm, where for years he persuaded underdeveloped countries to take out enormous loans for development, and then worked to award the contracts to U.S. multinational corporations. Next, Danny Gregory revisits the lessons of post-WWII educational filmstrips in Change Your Underwear Twice a Week. And Roddy Doyle joins us with Oh Play That Thing. The novel is his latest foray into the criminal schemings of Henry Smart—an Irish conman in 1920s New York and Chicago—as he tries to keep one step ahead of his rivals and former partners.
Richard Fortey
Paleontologist Richard Fortey with a definitive portrait of the planet: Earth: An Intimate History.
» More on the book
Music: Soundtrack to Awakenings, music by Randy Newman: "Dr. Sayer" / "Rilke’s Panther"
John Perkins
John Perkins comes clean about his past, and discusses his change of heart in Confessions of An Economic Hit Man.
» More on the book
Music: Soundtrack to Erin Brockovich, music by Thomas Newman: "On the Plume" / "Useless"
Danny Gregory
Danny Gregory looks back at the advice of post-WWII educational filmstrips in his new book Change Your Underwear Twice a Week.
Music: Hot Fives and Sevens, Louis Armstrong: "Gut Bucket Blues" / "Irish Black Bottom"
Roddy Doyle
Roddy Doyle on the rough and tumble criminal world of 1920s New York and Chicago: Oh Play That Thing.
» More on the book
Events: Roddy Doyle will reading and signing books on:
Music: Lonesome, Alloy Orchestra: "Mary (short version)"
Monday, November 8th at 7pm
33 East 17th Street
Barnes & Noble, Union Square
- About This Program »
- Staff Bios »
- Contact Us »
- Guest Hosts »
- Guest Picks »
- Latest Show »
- Tapes & Transcripts »
- Show Archive »
Features & Series
Podcast
Stay up to date.
Subscribe to the Podcast
Shop at Amazon!
Leonard Lopate Show picks
Start your Amazon shopping on WNYC.org and a portion of your total purchase goes to WNYC.
More
FDA to Regulate Tobacco?
The Leonard Lopate Show
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.
- Comments [7]
Video Pick: Elizabeth Edwards
The Leonard Lopate Show
Elizabeth Edwards discusses how to best cope with lifes difficulties in her book Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities.
Recent Videos:
- Joy Behar Discusses her Favorite Things.
- Michael Pollan on Food Rules
- David Hare on Director Stephen Daldry
- Tyne Daly on the Debut of her Cabaret Act
- Actors Roger Robinson and Chad Coleman on Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Our 3-ingredient Challenge wins a James Beard Award
The Leonard Lopate Show
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
The Leonard Lopate Show
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.
- Comments [4]
Guest Picks
The Leonard Lopate Show
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?
