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Rites of Passage
John-Peter Pham, a former Vatican diplomat and aide, explains how popes are chosen, and looks ahead to the process of choosing the first pope of the 21st century. Sue Erikson Bloland reveals that even though her father was the famous 1950s child psychologist Erik Erikson, her childhood was very unhappy. Her memoir In the Shadow of Fame describes how her father's professional drive to understand children put him at a disadvantage with his own daughter. Then, we'll hear from Tim Guest about his unusual childhood growing up in various communes under the guidance of the famous Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. In My Life in Orange, he looks back at the neglect he experienced as his mother focused on forwarding the guru's message. Finally, we kick off a week of celebration in honor of Leonard's 20th Anniversary at WNYC. Each day this week, Leonard will interview one of his favorite guests. Today we'll hear from Art Spiegelman, who wrote Maus while listening to The Leonard Lopate Show!
Behind the Conclave
John-Peter Pham takes us behind the scenes of papal death and succession in Heirs of the Fisherman.
Music:
Ockeghem: Missa Prolationum, Clerks’ Group: "Benedictus" / "In Hydraulis"
The Shadow of Fame
Sue Erikson Bloland on her unhappy childhood as the daughter of child psychologist Erik Erikson: In the Shadow of Fame.
» Read an excerpt of In the Shadow of Fame in the Reading Room
Music:
Soundtrack to Naqoyqatsi, music by Philip Glass: "New World"
A Communal Childhood
Tim Guest on growing up with the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh: My Life in Orange.
» Read an excerpt of My Life in Orange in the Reading Room
Events:
Tuesday, March 8th at 7 pm
KGB Non-Fiction Reading Series
85 E. 4th St
Music:
Soundtrack to Heat and Dust, music by Richard Robbins: "Ritu's Fit"
Drawing on the Past
Art Spiegelman reminisces about listening to the show while working on Maus, and subsequent projects, as part of Leonard’s 20th Anniversary celebration.
» More on the Leonard Lopate Show 20th Anniversary
Music:
The Best of Thelonious Monk: "Misterioso"
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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.
Video Pick: David Chang on Momofuku
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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.
