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The Leonard Lopate Show

Tuesday, December 28, 2004
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    The Forest for the Trees

    Anatol Lieven takes a hard look at American nationalism, and some of its darker side effects, in America Right or Wrong. Then, Seth Mnookin examines the scandals that have recently plagued The New York Times, and analyzes what they mean for America’s media in his new book, Hard News. David Suzuki has co-authored the unusual biography Tree: A Life Story. Focusing on one Douglas Fir, the book explores how trees develop, and the impact they have on their surroundings. Seth Kantner shares his first novel, Ordinary Wolves, which is set in the harsh environment of the Alaska wilderness.

American Nationalism

Anatol Lieven on the history and effects of American nationalism: America Right or Wrong.

Music: "Escalator" by Bang on a Can All Stars
"Wax Off" by Kodo

American Media

Seth Mnookin examines the role scandal has played on America's current media climate: Hard News.

Music: Music: Soundtrack from Talk Radio by Stuart Copeland
Track 1: Kent: Unpredictable
Track 4: Tick: We Feel Too Much

Book of Leaves

David Suzuki with a portrait of one Douglas Fir: Tree: A Life Story.

Music: Music: Soundtrack to Awakenings, music by Randy Newman: "Awakenings" / "Dr. Sayer"

Ordinary Wolves

Seth Kantner shares his first novel, Ordinary Wolves.

» View photos and read an excerpt on Seth Kanter's website

Music: Soundtrack to Sea Power, music by Michael Whalen: "Amber Waters"

Gov. Sarah Palin and Alaska Politics

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August 08, 2008
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is Sen. John McCain’s VP running mate. To find out more about Gov. Palin and Alaska politics, check out our States of the Union: Alaska segment from Aug. 8, 2008.

Sen. Joe Biden on the Lopate Show

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Sen. Obama has chosen Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware to be his running mate. To find out more about his personal and political life, listen to Leonard’s Aug. 2007 interview with Sen. Biden. At the time, the Senator from Delaware was still a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Barack Obama, Circa 2004

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As the Democratic Convention is underway in Denver, listen to 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.

John McCain in 2000

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Sen. John McCain spoke with Leonard in September 2000 about his memoir, Faith of My Fathers. He discussed his family's naval background, his time in POW camps, as well as his own presidential ambitions for the 2000 election.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle on the Leonard Lopate Show

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Oprah’s Book Club has just chosen David Wroblewski’s novel The Story of Edgar Sawtelle as its newest selection. Hear Wroblewki talk about his acclaimed novel on the Lopate Show in June 2008.

States of the Union

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Why is New York a blue state, Wyoming a red, and Ohio a shade of purple? Looking ahead to Election Day 2008, Leonard talks to journalists, scholars, and activists from each of the 50 states to find out what motivates voters from Maine to California.

Guest Picks

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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?