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Uncommon Sense
Historian Caroline Elkins uncovers a disturbing history of British-run prison and work camps in Kenya after WWII in Imperial Reckoning. Then, Irwin and Debi Unger outline the history of an American dynasty: The Guggenheims. Next, producer Bill Bryan and bowlers Wayne Webb and Walter Ray Williams, Jr. discuss a new documentary on the sport: “A League of Ordinary Gentlemen.” Finally, Martin Lindstrom explores ways that companies can expand their future marketing strategies to target all five senses of consumers—instead of focusing only on sight and sound.
Imperial Reckoning
Historian Caroline Elkins investigates the violent struggles surrounding British colonialism in Kenya. She challenges the standard British version of the Mau Mau rebellion, and uncovers disturbing stories of British labor and prison camps in her new book, Imperial Reckoning: The Untold Story of Britain's Gulag in Kenya.
The Guggenheims
Pulitzer Prize-winner Irwin Unger, and his wife and co-author Debi, examine the larger-than-life history of one of America's most prominent families: The Guggenheims.
Music:
Music: Soundtrack to The Elephant Man, music by John Morris: "Mrs. Kendal's Theater and Poetry Reading"
A League of Ordinary Gentlemen
Bill Bryan, Wayne Webb, and Walter Ray Williams, Jr. explore the world of bowling in the new documentary, “A League of Ordinary Gentlemen.”
» "A League of Ordinary Gentlemen" website
Music:
Soundtrack to Benny & Joon, music by Rachel Portman: “Sam is Kicked Out”
Brand Sense
Martin Lindstrom looks to the future of marketing. He points out that even though 75 percent of our emotions are rooted in what we smell, most advertisements focus only on sight and sound. He argues that in the future, successful companies will need to find ways of appealing to all five senses of consumers. His new book is titled Brand Sense: Build Powerful Brands through Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight, and Sound.
» Excerpt of Brand Sense in the Reading Room
» Visit Martin Lindstrom's website
Music:
"Salpica" by Mambotur
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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.
Monona Rossol on 50 Million Chemicals
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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.
