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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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More information
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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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!
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.
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Please Explain: Eco-Labels
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Your broccoli, shampoo, and air conditioner might bear labels declaring them to be organic, cruelty-free, or energy efficient, but what do those labels mean and are they true? Dr. Urvashi Rangan, Project Director for Consumer Reports' GreenerChoices.org and Consumers Union’s Senior Scientist for Policy Initiatives, and Dara O'Rourke, founder and CEO of GoodGuide.com, took a look at what eco-labels indicate, how standards are set, and what they mean for consumers and manufacturers around the world.
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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.
