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Mike Wallace, Between You and MeSigns of the Times
On today's show, Mike Wallace shares some of the highlights of his 60-year career in broadcast journalism. And former NPR correspondent Sarah Chayes gives us an update on the political climate in Afghanistan. Also on the show: blues musician James Blood Ulmer, and some left-leaning comedy!
The Business of Progress
After covering the war in Afghanistan for NPR, Sarah Chayes gave up journalism. Now she’s running a small business (Arghand) in Kandahar. She’s here today to tell us why she’s focusing her energies on a non-profit organization that makes soaps. And she'll give us her firsthand perspective on the kind of aid Afghanistan needs for a brighter future.
Music:
“Pole Tricks” by Japancakes
“Fallout” by Euphone
Who's Got a Right to Sing the Blues?
James Blood Ulmer’s first-ever solo recording, Birthright, is getting critical attention as a strong blues album. On today’s show, the legendary avant-garde jazz guitarist plays his brand of roots music live in our studio.
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Music:
“Geechee Joe” and “Take My Music Back to the Church”
from Birthright by James Blood Ullmer (Hyena Records)
Laughing Liberally
Some people might argue that the left doesn't have much to laugh about in the current political climate. But a new comedy show, “Laughing Liberally,” begs to differ. We’ll talk to comedian Dean Obeidallah and producer Eric Krebs.
the political comedy show, "Laughing Liberally"
Events: "Laughing Liberally" will play
Saturday, February 4th at 8:30 pm
Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street)
For tickets: call 212-730-2423, or click here
Music:
Jump Start and Jazz by Wynton Marsalis, Tracks 2 and 1
60 Years and 60 Minutes
Veteran “60 Minutes” reporter Mike Wallace shares some of the highlights of his 60 years in broadcast journalism in his new memoir: Between You and Me.
» Read an excerpt of Between You and Me in the Reading Room
Events: Mike Wallace will be speaking with Stephen B. Shepard on
Wednesday, February 1st at 8pm
The 92nd Street Y (Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street)
For tickets: call 212-415-5500 or click here
Music:
About Schmidt Soundtrack, tracks 3, 10 and 19
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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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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?
