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Leonard Lopate and Sarah Jessica ParkerThe Power of Smell
Ruth Reichl, editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, joins us along with special guests Chef Daniel Boulud and Dr. Marcia Pelchat from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, for a special on-air “smell” test or jelly beans, coffee, and cheese. They’ll be exploring the relationship between smell and taste, in order to find out what the nose can tell us about the flavors of food. Then, food writer Ed Levine extols the virtues and variety of pizza in America—from New York, to Chicago, to Arizona. Next, Jonathan Wilson focuses on the theme of men in trouble with his short story collection, An Ambulance is On the Way. Finally, we continue our celebration of Leonard's 20th Anniversary at WNYC. Each day this week, Leonard interviews one of his favorite guests. Today, Sarah Jessica Parker reflects on her accomplishments so far, and looks ahead to her plans for the future.
A Nose Knows
Ruth Reichl, the editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, chef Daniel Boulud, and Dr. Marcia Pelchat from the Monell Chemical Senses Center, join Leonard for an on-air “smell test" of jelly beans, coffee, and stinky cheese.
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Music:
Swingtime!, The Canadian Brass: "Blue Rondo a la Turk" / "I Found Love"
Pie Heaven
Food writer Ed Levine has compiled what he believes is the ultimate pizza guide--Pizza: A Slice of Heaven.
Some of Ed Levine's recommendations:
Totonno's
462 Second Avenue
New York, NY
Una Pizza Napoletana
349 E. 12th Street
New York, NY
Nick's
1814 Second Avenue (at 94th St.)
New York, NY
DiFara
1424 Avenue J
Brooklyn, NY
Sally's Apizza
237 Wooster St.
New Haven, CT
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E. Adams St.
Phoenix, AZ
Music:
Shaking the Blues Away, Rob Fisher and the Coffee Club Orchestra: "Doo Wacka Doo"
Soundtrack to Benny & Joon, music by Rachel Portman: "Benny & Joon"
Difficult Situations
Jonathan Wilson delves into the lives of middle-aged American men in tough spots—in trouble with the women and children in their lives, and struggling with their own doubts and beliefs--in his new short story collection: An Ambulance is On the Way.
Events:
Jonathan Wilson gives a reading
Tuesday, March 8 at 7PM
Brnes & Noble
66th and Broadway
Music:
The Best of Thelonious Monk: "Misterioso"
Sarah in the City
Sarah Jessica Parker updates us on her life and career, and explains why she’s a fan of the show, as part of Leonard’s 20th Anniversary celebration.
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Bill Richardson on Diplomacy
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New Mexico governor Bill Richardson will be joining Obama’s cabinet as Commerce Secretary. You can hear him talk about his experience in foreign policy and diplomacy on the Lopate Show in April 2007.
Plaxico Burress on the Lopate Show
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NY Giants star Plaxico Burress is in the headlines this week for his self-inflicted gunshot wound. You can hear him on the Leonard Lopate Show in July 2008 talk about his life on and off the football field, and what it was like to win the 2007 Super Bowl.
Tom Daschle on Fixing America’s Health Care System
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Former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle has accepted President-Elect Barack Obama’s offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. You can hear Tom Daschle talk about his prescriptions for fixing American’s health care crisis on the Leonard Lopate Show in March 2008.
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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