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The Leonard Lopate Show

Tuesday, November 08, 2005
  • Ruth Reichl
    Ruth Reichl

    The Changing World

    Regular guest Ruth Reichl looks at the age-old practice of sitting down to a family meal. Then, we'll find out how black market trading is changing the global economy. Plus, independent film legend Gena Rowlands joins us for a look back at her most important roles.

Hungry Planet

Sitting down to a family meal is an age-old practice that spans the globe. But the family meal is undergoing unprecedented change as globalization and modern trends in agriculture transform traditional diets. We'll hear about how families are adapting worldwide with Ruth Reichl, editor in chief of Gourmet magazine, and Peter Menzel and Faith D’Aluisio, creators of Hungry Planet--a photographic study of what people eat.

Events:
Monday, November 28, 8 PM
The Changing American Table
with John Willoughby, Ruth Reichl, Rick Bayless and Paula Deen
What's cooking in contemporary American kitchens? How are tastes in food and cooking changing? How has the exotic become mainstream? Join us for a wide-ranging discussion of American cuisine featuring some of the country's most famous chefs and cookbook authors.
Tickets are $15. The Miller Theatre is located north of Columbia's Main Campus Gate at 116th Street and Broadway, on the ground floor of Dodge Hall.
For tickets, the public should call the Miller Theatre Box Office at 212-854-7799, M-F, 12-6 p.m. or visit www.millertheatre.com

Music: Swingtime! (RCA Victor) by the Canadian Brass #2 (Blue Rondo a la Turk) and #12 (I Found Love)

Illicit

Black market trading--from human organs to pirated movies--is big business. Moisés Naím, the editor of Foreign Policy, argues that this illegal trade is hijacking the global economy in his new book, Illicit.

Music: "Royksopp's Night Out" by Royksopp, and "Salpica" by Mambotur

Gena Rowlands

A Woman Under the Influence

Independent film legend Gena Rowlands looks back on some of her most important work--from her lead role in "A Woman Under the Influence," directed by her husband John Cassavetes, to her role in Woody's Allen's "Another Woman."

» Visit our Guest Picks page to find out what moves Gena Rowlands

Events:
Gena Rowlands retrospective, An Independent Spirit goes on at BAM from Nov 10-20

Gena Rowlands will be participating in a Q&A, moderated by Peter Bogdanovich, following the 7:30 PM screening of A Woman Under the Influence on Thursday the 10th – and will be introducing the 6 pm screening of "Opening Night" on Saturday the 12th
Tickets and info: 718-636-4100, or go to bam.org

Music: The Door in the Floor" soundtrack (Decca) by Marcelo Zarvos # 2,1, and 3

Patrick Swayze

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Patrick Swayze mixed grace with athleticism in his movies – and rose to stardom with roles in “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost.” He died just recently after a battle with pancreatic cancer. And you can hear his interview with Leonard Lopate from July 16, 2002, when he came by to discuss appearing in the film, “Green Dragon.”

The Silver Anniversary of the Silver Palate

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Sheila Lukins was one half of a partnership that helped popularize gourmet cooking throughout America – first, through their gourmet food shop in New York City and then with the cookbook, The Silver Palate, which remains one of the top-selling cookbooks of all time. She collaborated on 2 other cookbooks that simplified gourmet cooking for the home cook. She died recently from brain cancer at the age of 66, and you can listen to her 2007 conversation with Leonard Lopate and her business partner Julee Rosso about the 25th Anniversary of the publication of The Silver Palate.

Dominick Dunne

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Dominick Dunne was a famous novelist and Hollywood producer. But he may be best remembered for covering trials of the rich and famous – from Claus von Bulow to O. J. Simpson. He died just recently at the age of 83. But you can still hear his interview with Leonard from November 23, 2001, when he was discussing crimes, trials, and punishments.

Let’s Go Swimming!

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According to the Centers for Disease Control, bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms found in recreational water in the United States sicken thousands of people every year, and even result in deaths. We’ll speak with chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol about the protozoa, amoebas and other things that love to go swimming with us. Monona is also founder and President of Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety.

Frank McCourt

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Frank McCourt has been a guest many times on this show over the years, starting in 1996 for the memoir, Angela’s Ashes, that would earn him a Pulitzer Prize. Fame came to him late in life, after he’d retired at the age of 65 from teaching English and creative writing at public schools here in New York. He was a sweet, eloquent man who spoke with grace and humility; he just died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. You can hear him speaking with Leonard Lopate for his Survival Kit in 2000, and in 2005, for his memoir, Teacher Man.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?