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CrisisThe Crisis
David Harris studies the significance of the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran with a new in-depth look at the roles played by militant Islamists, Ayatollah Khomeini, the shah, and President Carter. Next, we'll hear from Marianne Greenwood and Sabriye Tenberken--two explorers who are being honored with 2005 Women of Discovery Awards. Then, Pearl Abraham tells us about The Seventh Beggar, her new novel about the struggles of a modern Chasid family. Finally, journalist Lucian Reed describes his experiences embedded with a Marine unit in Iraq.
Controlled Crisis
David Harris looks back at the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran in his latest book, The Crisis: The President, the Prophet, and the Shah-1979 and the Coming of Militant Islam.
Music:
Soundtrack to The General’s Daughter, music by Carter Burwell: "Exercise in Darkness" / "The Body"
Spirit of Discovery
Leonard speaks with two of the five 2005 Women of Discovery Award Winners, Marianne Greenwood and Sabriye Tenberken. Marianne Greenwood is an 88-year-old ethnographic photographer who has photographed indigenous peoples in the Americas, the Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, and parts of Asia. Sabriye Tenberken is a blind explorer who works to educate blind children in Tibet, where blindness has traditionally been seen as a curse.
» More on the 2005 Women of Discovery Awards
Music:
Soundtrack to Wings of Courage, music by Gabriel Yared: "Ant Theme"
The Seventh Beggar
Pearl Abraham discusses her new novel, The Seventh Beggar. The novel follows the lives of a modern Chasid family in Monsey, NY.
Music:
Wandering Jew, Yale Strom & Klazzj: "Dybbuk"
Marine Life
Journalist Lucian Reed talks about the time he spent embedded with a Marine unit in Iraq.
Music:
"Fallout" by Euphone
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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.
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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.
