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A Marine takes cover from a car explosion in Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 9, 2004 U.S. Marine Corps photoEyewitness Accounts
Journalist Michael Ware is the Baghdad Bureau Chief for Time Magazine. He was embedded in Fallujah during the recent US offensive earlier this month, and has covered the war in Iraq since February 2003. He joins us today with his perspective on the situation in Iraq. Next, Jason Deparle looks at how the 1996 welfare reforms affected the lives of three families in his book American Dream: Three Women, Ten Kids, and a Nation's Drive to End Welfare. Mr. Deparle is joined by Ken Thigpen, whose family is profiled in the book. Then, Robin Lane Fox tries to uncover what Alexander the Great was really like with a new compilation of writings from Alexander’s classic biographers.
Michael Ware
Michael Ware from Time Magazine on what he saw while embedded in Fallujah earlier this month.
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Music: Instrumental #7/2
Jason Deparle and Ken Thigpen
Jason Deparle and Ken Thigpen on how 1996 welfare reforms impacted three actual families and their struggles to get off welfare: American Dream
Music: Cider House Rules #4/11
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Tributes: Kate McGarrigle
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Folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who gained acclaim for a series of projects with her sister Anna, died Monday, Jan. 18, from a rare form of cancer. She left behind a family of talented musicians, including her sister, son Rufus Wainwright, and daughter Martha Wainwright. McGarrigle appeared on The Leonard Lopate show with her sister in December 2005, ahead of their holiday show at Carnegie Hall.
Monona Rossol on 50 Million Chemicals
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On September 7, 2009, scientists working for the Chemical Abstract Service (which assigns identification numbers to all new chemicals) entered the 50-millionth chemical substance into their Registry. Chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol, President and Founder of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, took a look at what all these new substances are, where they are coming from, and how they affect our health. Rossol also responded to listener comments and questions. You can read her answers here.
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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!
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.
