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Michael Jacobson argues that we need to rethink our current prison system in Downsizing Prisons. Next, Rosie Flores and Wanda Jackson tell us about bringing rockabilly to Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing series. Then, Mo Willems tells us about his new award-winning children’s book: Knuffle Bunny. And David Sedaris describes his latest book, a collection of short stories from authors who have inspired his writing. He’s joined by one of his favorite writers, Lorrie Moore.
Downsizing Prisons
Michael Jacobson, a former Commissioner of the New York City Departments of Correction and Probation, tells us why he thinks that the current prison system is failing to reduce crime or increase safety in Downsizing Prisons.
Cool Love
Wanda Jackson earned the title Queen of Rockabilly in the 1950s. Now she’s teamed up with alt-country artist Rosie Flores. They tell us about tonight’s performance as part of Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing series.
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Events:
Rosie Flores with her Special Guest Wanda Jackson performance
Tuesday, July 5 7:30-10 PM.
Rockabilly & Swingin’ Country
Tickets are $15
AS with all Swing events, ticket buyers can participate in a group dance lesson from 6:30 – 7 PM. The ladies take the stage from 7:30-10 PM. 7:30-10 PM.
Tickets are available in advance or on the day of the show at the MSNS box office in Avery Fisher Hall, at lincolncenter.org, or through CenterCharge 212-721-6500.
Knuffle Bunny
Mo Willems is the author of several well-loved children’s books. He’s also a six-time Emmy Award-winning writer and animator for Sesame Street. He tells us about his latest book, a foray into a toddler’s harrowing trip to the Laundromat with her father, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale.
Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules
David Sedaris tells us about a new collection of his favorite short stories—those that have inspired him as a writer. He’s joined by Lorrie Moore, whose short story "People Like That Are the Only People Here: Canonical Babbling in Peed Onk" is included in Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules.
Events:
David Sedaris hosts an evening of readings with Sarah Vowell to support 826NYC. Lorrie Moore, Charles Baxter, Akhil Sharma, Joyce Carol Oates and others will read from their masterful stories.
Tuesday, July 5 @ 8:00 PM
The Great Hall at Cooper Union (East 7th Street and 3rd Avenue)
$20.00
Order tickets: http://www.826nyc.org/
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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.
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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.
