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The Survivor: Bill Clinton in the White HousePowerful Connections
David Rothkopf deconstructs one the country’s most powerful committees: the National Security Council. Then, Umberto Eco tells us about his latest novel. We’ll talk to Craig Newmark, the man behind the online resource"“craigslist." And veteran Washington Post reporter John F. Harris looks back at Bill Clinton’s time in the White House.
Running the World
David Rothkopf examines the workings of the National Security Council in Running The World: the Inside Story of the National Security Council and the Architects of American Power. Apart from analyzing the history of the organization, the book offers insider interviews with Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, Henry Kissinger, and senior officials of the Bush Administration.
Music:
Life Aquatic soundtrack (Hollywood Records)
The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana
Umberto Eco tells us about The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana. His latest novel follows the story of an aging Italian book-dealer who wakes up from a coma and discovers that he remembers only things he has read — and nothing from his personal life.
Events:
Umberto Eco will be reading and signing books on:
Monday, June 6th at 8 pm
92nd Street Y
Kaufmann Concert Hall
Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
$16
For more information: 212-415-5760
Music:
Iris Soundtrack (Sony Classical)
craigslist
Craig Newmark is being honored at the 9th Annual Webby Awards for creating "craigslist" an online trading post where users can contact one another for everything from a used DVD player to a date for Saturday night.
» Craigslist website
Music:
Erin Brockovich soundtrack (Sony Classical)
The Survivor
Veteran Washington Post reporter John F. Harris examines the Bill Clinton’s presidency in a new book: The Survivor.
» Excerpt of The Survivor in the Reading Room
Events:
John Harris will be speaking and signing books on
Tuesday, June 7th at noon
Makor/ Steinhardt Center of the 92nd St Y
35 West 67th Street (between Columbus & Central Park West)
$15
For more information: 212-413-8800
Music:
Sea Power: A Global Journey Soundtrack (Michael Whalen Music)
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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.
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Our 3-ingredient Challenge wins a James Beard Award
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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.
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