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Fleshing Out the Details
On today’s Underreported feature, we’ll learn about the controversy surrounding US slaughterhouses that ship horse meat to Europe and Japan for human consumption. Then, Maile Meloy shares her latest novel. And we’ll preview a new movie that imagines an America where the South won the Civil War. Plus, we’ll look back on the cultural and political significance of the 1936 and 1938 boxing matches between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.
Friend or Food?
Why do we think of some animals as companions, and others as a good source of protein? On today’s edition of Underreported, we’ll look into the controversy surrounding horse slaughter in the US. In 2005, some 85,000 horses were killed and sent overseas for human consumption. Kris Axtman of the Christian Science Monitor and Leslie Irvine, a professor of sociology at the University of Colorado, join us for a look at this issue.
A Family Daughter
Maile Meloy, the author of Liars and Saints, returns with her latest novel, A Family Daughter.
The Confederate States of America
What would America be like today if the South had won the Civil War? Writer and director Kevin Willmott imagines the possibilities with a satirical, documentary-style film: “CSA: Confederate States of America.”
Heavyweight History
David Margolick explains why the whole world tuned in to the boxing matches between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling in 1936 and 1938, in his new book Beyond Glory.
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Tributes: Kate McGarrigle
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Folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who gained acclaim for a series of projects with her sister Anna, died Monday, Jan. 18, from a rare form of cancer. She left behind a family of talented musicians, including her sister, son Rufus Wainwright, and daughter Martha Wainwright. McGarrigle appeared on The Leonard Lopate show with her sister in December 2005, ahead of their holiday show at Carnegie Hall.
Monona Rossol on 50 Million Chemicals
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On September 7, 2009, scientists working for the Chemical Abstract Service (which assigns identification numbers to all new chemicals) entered the 50-millionth chemical substance into their Registry. Chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol, President and Founder of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, took a look at what all these new substances are, where they are coming from, and how they affect our health. Rossol also responded to listener comments and questions. You can read her answers here.
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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!
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.
