The Leonard Lopate Show
Signs of the Times
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
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.
»More on James Blood Ulmer
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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