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The Leonard Lopate Show

Friday, August 05, 2005
  • Portrait of Robert E. Rubin, Secretary of the Treasury from 1995 to 1999
    Portrait of Robert E. Rubin, Secretary of the Treasury from 1995 to 1999

    Independent 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.

2046

Tony Leung is the star of Wong Kar Wai’s new film “2046.” He stops by to tell us about playing an aspiring pulp fiction writer and womanizer.

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.

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!

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.

Please Explain: Eco-Labels

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Your broccoli, shampoo, and air conditioner might bear labels declaring them to be organic, cruelty-free, or energy efficient, but what do those labels mean and are they true? Dr. Urvashi Rangan, Project Director for Consumer Reports' GreenerChoices.org and Consumers Union’s Senior Scientist for Policy Initiatives, and Dara O'Rourke, founder and CEO of GoodGuide.com, took a look at what eco-labels indicate, how standards are set, and what they mean for consumers and manufacturers around the world.

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.