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Dealing with Displacement
Millions of Congolese civilians have remained displaced since the end of the civil war in 2002, and thousands more have been forced from their homes by recent conflict in the east. Aid workers explain how they are dealing with the issue. Next, chef Charlie Palmer discusses his signature brand of Progressive American cuisine. And, Australian writer Elliot Perlman discusses his new novel, Seven Types of Ambiguity. The book follows the intertwined lives of seven different narrators as they navigate the complications of modern life. Then, Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point, explains the complexities of quick decisions in his latest work, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking.
Underreported: Trying to Get Back Home
The second in our three-part Underreported series on the Congo: how millions of Congolese civilians are dealing with displacement. Guests include Rachel Leflaive, with the United Nations' humanitarian operations in Congo calling in from Kinshasa, and Anneke Van Woudenberg of Human Rights Watch.
» More on the Underreported series
Artisanal Cooking
Restaurateur Charlie Palmer discusses mastering the art of cooking and the art of business.
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Degrees of Separation
Australian novelist and barrister Elliot Perlman on his psychological thriller Seven Types of Ambiguity.
Events: Elliot Perlman will be speaking and signing books on:
Thursday, January 13th at 7:30pm
Barnes & Noble (Upper West Side)
2289 Broadway (at 82nd Street)
Tuesday, January 18th at 7pm
Housing Works
126 Crosby Street
Snap Decisions
Malcolm Gladwell on the power of thinking without thinking: Blink.
» Read an excerpt of Blink in the Reading Room
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Events:
Malcolm Gladwell will be speaking and signing books on:
Thursday, January 13th, at 7pm
Barnes & Noble, Union Square
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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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Let’s Go Swimming!
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms found in recreational water in the United States sicken thousands of people every year, and even result in deaths. We’ll speak with chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol about the protozoa, amoebas and other things that love to go swimming with us. Monona is also founder and President of Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety.
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Frank McCourt
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Frank McCourt has been a guest many times on this show over the years, starting in 1996 for the memoir, Angela’s Ashes, that would earn him a Pulitzer Prize. Fame came to him late in life, after he’d retired at the age of 65 from teaching English and creative writing at public schools here in New York. He was a sweet, eloquent man who spoke with grace and humility; he just died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. You can hear him speaking with Leonard Lopate for his Survival Kit in 2000, and in 2005, for his memoir, Teacher Man.
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Science and Faith
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Earlier this week, Pres. Obama announced that he plans to nominate geneticist Dr. Francis Collins to lead the National Institutes of Health. You can listen to Leonard’s 2006 conversation with Dr. Collins about how he reconciles his personal faith with his professional scientific knowledge.
FDA to Regulate Tobacco?
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
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