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Randy Weston (Carol Friedman)Getting Affairs in Order
Lee Eisenberg, former Editor-in-Chief of Esquire, is here to tackle the anxiety-inspiring subject of how to go about preparing for a comfortable retirement. Plus, the son of an early FBI hero explains why he feels that J. Edgar Hoover tried to ruin his father’s reputation. Jazz composer and pianist Randy Weston joins us for a live performance. And Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
The Gurus of How-To
Al and Larry Ubell, the gurus of how-to, answer your calls on home repair problems and offer advice on conserving energy throughout the cold winter months. Call 212-433-9692.
Randy Weston
Jazz composer and pianist Randy Weston celebrates his 80th year with a live performance in our studio.
The Vendetta
In the 1930s, Melvin Purvis was one of America’s best-known good guys: a young G-Man in the FBI who led the fight against the country’s biggest criminals, from John Dillinger to Pretty Boy Floyd. In The Vendetta, Melvin’s son Alston Purvis argues that Melvin’s fame and success caused his infamous boss, J. Edgar Hoover, to turn against him.
The Rest of Your Life
Living for the moment might be a good strategy for emotional happiness, but it can be disastrous for your finances. In The Number: A Completely Different Way to Think About the Rest of Your Life, former Esquire Editor-in-Chief Lee Eisenberg describes how to secure peace of mind now, and a comfortable retirement for the future.
Events:
Lee Eisenberg talk and book signing
Wednesday, January 11 at 7PM
Barnes & Noble on 82nd and Broadway
Thursday, January 12 at 12:30PM
Borders store (Wall Street and Broadway)
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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!
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.
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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.
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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.
