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Gender Matters
Harvard president Larry Summers stirred up a hornet's nest when he recently said that men and women have different aptitudes for science. We’ll talk to Dr. Robin Bell, director of the Advance Program at the Earth Institute, and Leonard Sax, author of Why Gender Matters, about some real and perceived differences between the sexes. Then, we’ll speak with Swedish detective novelist Henning Mankell. His latest book, Before the Frost, begins his newest mystery series—the stories of rookie Swedish police officer Linda Wallander. Next, Elizabeth Andoh explores the ways in which Western food was incorporated into Japanese cuisine at the end of the 19th century. And Steve Fraser charts the ever-evolving place that Wall Street holds in America’s imagination: Every Man a Speculator.
Sex and Education
Dr. Robin Bell, director of the Advance Program at the Earth Institute, and Leonard Sax, author of Why Gender Matters, discuss the scientific issues surrounding sex and gender differences.
Music:
Soundtrack to The Secret Agent, music by Philip Glass: "Explosives" / "Simple"
Before the Frost
Detective novelist Henning Mankell discusses his latest book, Before the Frost. The book marks the first appearance of his newest protagonist: rookie Swedish police officer Linda Wallander.
Events: Henning Mankell will be appearing on:
Wednesday, February 2nd at 7 pm
Thalia Book Club, Symphony Space
95th Street and Broadway
Tickets $18 (Students/Seniors and 6-Tix $16)
Information and tickets: 212-864-5400
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Music:
Soundtrack to Collateral: "Island Limos" by James Newton Howard
Food Culture of the Meiji
Elizabeth Andoh gives us a tour of the food culture of the Meiji, and explains how Western food influenced Japanese cuisine near the end of the 19th century.
» More on Food Culture of the Meiji at the Japan Society
Events:
Elizabeth Andoh will be moderating a panel on:
Tuesday, February 1st at 6:30pm
"Food Culture in the Meiji Era: Japanese and Western Harmony"
The Japan Society
333 East 47th Street
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212.832.1155
Music:
Soundtrack to The Ice Storm, music by Mychael Danna: "Finale"
Beyond Speculation
Steve Fraser traces America's turbulent love affair with Wall Street: Every Man a Speculator.
Music:
Soundtrack to Talk Radio, music by Stewart Copeland: "Kent: Unpredictable"
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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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Video Pick: Elizabeth Edwards
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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.
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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.
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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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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?
