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Huxley progression from Man's Place in Nature (American Museum of Natural History)Developing Discussions
The debate between evolution and creationism is all over the news. On today's show, we'll ask whether or not science and religion can be reconciled. Plus, we'll hear about a new exhibit on Charles Darwin at the American Museum of Natural History. Jed Perl of the New Republic looks back at what made New York such a hotbed of innovative art in the middle of the 20th century. And chef Anthony Bourdain tells us about one of his most disastrous nights in the kitchen.
Science and Religion
Can science and religion be reconciled? Most scientists accept the theory of evolution. But what about scientists who are also Christians? Are they obligated to believe in creationism? Robert Pollack, Director of the Center for the Study of Science and Religion at Columbia University, joins us for a discussion on the relationship between faith and science.
» More on Professor Pollack
Music:
Bicentennial Man soundtrack, tracks 3, 10, and 13
Darwin on Display
Niles Eldredge, the curator of the Darwin exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History, takes a look at the life and work of the man whose theory of evolution is still at the center of debates about the origin of human life.
» Darwin at the American Museum of Natural History
» True Believers Take a Look at Darwin by WNYC's Fred Mogul
Music: Stargate soundtrack, tracks 3, 4, 5, and 14
Don't Try This at Home
Sometimes even the best chefs bite off more than they can chew. Don’t Try This at Home--a new collection of culinary disaster stories--reveals that nobody's perfect when it comes to the art of cooking. Chef Anthony Bourdain joins us with the tale of his 1991 New Years meltdown.
» Visit our Guest Picks page to find out what moves Bourdain
Music: Thelonious Monk, Genuis of Modern Music Vol. 2, tracks 2 and 6
New Art City
Jed Perl, the art critic for the New Republic, examines how New York City came to be one of the world's most important art scenes during the middle of the 20th century in New Art City.
» Visit our Guest Picks page to find out what moves Perl
Events:
On Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7PM Jed Perl will be giving a reading/talk and booksigning at the Barnes and Noble on the Upper West Side, Broadway at 82nd Street.
On Tuesday, Dec. 6th, at 7 pm, he'll be giving another reading/talk and booksigning at Labyrinth Books, 536 West 112th St, New York, tel: 212-865-1588.
Music: The Incredibly True Adventure of 2 Girls in Love soundtrack, tracks 2 and 6
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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.
Video Pick: David Chang on Momofuku
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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