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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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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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Let’s Go Swimming!
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms found in recreational water in the United States sicken thousands of people every year, and even result in deaths. We’ll speak with chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol about the protozoa, amoebas and other things that love to go swimming with us. Monona is also founder and President of Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety.
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Frank McCourt
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Frank McCourt has been a guest many times on this show over the years, starting in 1996 for the memoir, Angela’s Ashes, that would earn him a Pulitzer Prize. Fame came to him late in life, after he’d retired at the age of 65 from teaching English and creative writing at public schools here in New York. He was a sweet, eloquent man who spoke with grace and humility; he just died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. You can hear him speaking with Leonard Lopate for his Survival Kit in 2000, and in 2005, for his memoir, Teacher Man.
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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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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.
Leonard is on Facebook
Now Leonard is on Facebook! We’re posting photos, status updates, links to notable interviews, and lots more. Check it out.
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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