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Clifford Ross shooting (© 2005 Clifford Ross)Build Me Up
Guest host Kenji Jasper explores the world of do-it-yourself home repair with Alvin and Lawrence Ubell, the self-appointed “Gurus of How-To.” Next, Paul Theroux tells us about his latest novel, Blinding Light. Then, Clifford Ross explores the boundaries of photography with a new collection of work: Wave Music. And Kevin Smokler, Tom Bissell, and Elizabeth Spiers challenge those that say literature is in decline, and argue instead that American writing can look forward to a bright future.
The Gurus of How-To
Al and Larry Ubell answer listener calls on home repair. Call 212-267-9692.
Music:
Burning Down the House” by Talking Heads; “Mr. Fix-It” by Darlene Love and the White Heat Swing Orchestra
Blinding Light
Paul Theroux shares his latest novel, the story of a writer who feigns blindness and turns to an exotic drug to forward his career: Blinding Light.
Events:
Paul Theroux reading and book signing
Wednesday, June 8 at 7PM
Barnes & Noble at Union Square
Music:
"Los Angeles Mood" and “New York Theme” from the “Night on Earth” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Music by Tom Waits; Island Records Inc.
Wave Music
Photographer Clifford Ross examines the relationship between art and philosophy with a new collection of photos taken in the sea: Wave Music.
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Slideshow of Clifford Ross and his photography
» Clifford Ross' website
Music:
“Crash” from the “Crash,” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Music by Howard Shore; BMG Music,
Bookmark Now
Editor Kevin Smokler and writers Tom Bissell and Elizabeth Spiers tell us about Bookmark Now, a collection of works from emerging writers who are enthusiastic about the state of American literature—despite the ominous warnings about a declining readership.
» Excerpt of Bookmark Now in the Reading Room
Music:
“Crhonic Fatique Syndrome” and “Skateboarding” from the “Mumford” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Music composed by James Newton Howard; Hollywood Records
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FDA to Regulate Tobacco?
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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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Video Pick: Elizabeth Edwards
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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.
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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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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?
