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The Leonard Lopate Show / March 09, 2005

The Leonard Lopate Show

Wednesday, March 09, 2005
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  • Ron Chernow
    Ron Chernow

    Competitive Edges

    Alvin and Larry Ubell, the self-appointed "Gurus of How-To," answer home repair questions at 212-267-WNYC. Then, Jake Morrissey examines the intense rivalry between two seventeenth-century Italian architects who transformed the architecture of Rome: Gianlorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini. Mark Obmascik joins us next with some insight into the intense nature of bird watchers. And we continue our celebration of Leonard’s 20th Anniversary with historian Ron Chernow. We’ll talk about the nature of writing history, and we’ll think a bit about the history of the show.

The Gurus of How-To

Alvin and Larry Ubell shed light on the nuts and bolts of home repair. Call 212-267-WNYC (212-267-9692).

» Visit the Ubell’s website

Arch Rivals

Jake Morrissey examines the intense rivalry between seventeenth-century Italian architects Gianlorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini as they changed the face of Rome: The Genius in the Design.

» Read an excerpt of The Genius in the Design in the Reading Room

Events:
Jake Morrissey will be speaking and signing books on:
Wednesday, March 9th at 7pm.
Barnes & Noble, Chelsea
675 6th Ave (between 21st and 22nd streets)

Music: Corelli: Sonatas for Strings Vol. 2, The Purcell Quartet: "Op. 2, No. 7 in F major"

Fowl Obsession

Mark Obmascik investigates the world of extreme bird watchers--enthusiasts who compete in the 365-day birdwatching marathon--in his new book The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession.

Music: Soundtrack to Oscar and Lucinda, music by Tomas Newman: "Prince Rupert's Drop"

Pondering History

Each day this week, Leonard is interviewing one of his favorite guests to celebrate his 20th Anniversary at WNYC. Today we'll hear from historian Ron Chernow, the author of Alexander Hamilton, about his approach to writing history.

» More on Leonard Lopate's 20th Anniversary

Music: The Best of Thelonious Monk: "Misterioso"

Sarah Palin

Gov. Sarah Palin and Alaska Politics

The Leonard Lopate Show

August 08, 2008
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is Sen. John McCain’s VP running mate. To find out more about Gov. Palin and Alaska politics, check out our States of the Union: Alaska segment from Aug. 8, 2008.

Joe Biden

Sen. Joe Biden on the Lopate Show

The Leonard Lopate Show

Sen. Obama has chosen Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware to be his running mate. To find out more about his personal and political life, listen to Leonard’s Aug. 2007 interview with Sen. Biden. At the time, the Senator from Delaware was still a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Barack Obama

Barack Obama, Circa 2004

The Leonard Lopate Show

As the Democratic Convention is underway in Denver, listen to 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.

John McCain

John McCain in 2000

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Sen. John McCain spoke with Leonard in September 2000 about his memoir, Faith of My Fathers. He discussed his family's naval background, his time in POW camps, as well as his own presidential ambitions for the 2000 election.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle on the Leonard Lopate Show

The Leonard Lopate Show

Oprah’s Book Club has just chosen David Wroblewski’s novel The Story of Edgar Sawtelle as its newest selection. Hear Wroblewki talk about his acclaimed novel on the Lopate Show in June 2008.

States of the Union

States of the Union

The Leonard Lopate Show

Why is New York a blue state, Wyoming a red, and Ohio a shade of purple? Looking ahead to Election Day 2008, Leonard talks to journalists, scholars, and activists from each of the 50 states to find out what motivates voters from Maine to California.

Guest Picks

The Leonard Lopate Show

Find out surprising facts about some recent guests on the Leonard Lopate Show. Check out our Guest Picks section! Did you know that football star Herschel Walker loves Judge Judy, Laurie Anderson is a big fan of agility training for dogs, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi likes Johnny Depp?

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