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Portrait of Robert E. Rubin, Secretary of the Treasury from 1995 to 1999Independent Visions
Former Secretary of the Treasury Robert Rubin looks back at his three decades in Washington and on Wall Street. Next, Tony Leung starred in Wong Kar-Wai’s haunting film, “In the Mood for Love.” He’ll fill us in on new role in the director's latest film: “2046.” Then, Jim Jarmusch joins us for a discussion of his new film, “Broken Flowers,” starring Bill Murray. Finally, professors Peter Taubman and Stanley Fish debate the issues surrounding what some see as a trend of decreasing academic freedom.
Tough Choices from Wall Street to Washington
Former Secretary of the Treasury Robert Rubin explains the political philosophies that informed his career in Washington and on Wall Street: In an Uncertain World.
Broken Flowers
Jim Jarmusch is one of a handful of American independent film directors who consistently enjoys both commercial success and critical acclaim. He tells us about his latest film, Broken Flowers, featuring Bill Murray in the title role.
» Visit our Guest Picks page to find out about the books, films, and music that move Jim Jarmusch
Academic Freedom
Peter Taubman, former assistant dean in the Brooklyn College School of Education, and Stanley Fish, university professor of law at Florida International University, debate the recent attempts to put limits on academic freedom. Many are claiming that we’re seeing the worst attacks on academic freedom since the McCarthy era. They’ll discuss whether or not college teachers should advocate political positions in the classroom.
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Science and Faith
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Earlier this week, Pres. Obama announced that he plans to nominate geneticist Dr. Francis Collins to lead the National Institutes of Health. You can listen to Leonard’s 2006 conversation with Dr. Collins about how he reconciles his personal faith with his professional scientific knowledge.
FDA to Regulate Tobacco?
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May 14, 2009
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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Elizabeth Edwards discusses how to best cope with lifes difficulties in her book Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities.
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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.
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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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Guest Picks
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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?
