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The Political and the Personal
On today's show, we'll take an in-depth look at all the various forces behind the insurgency in Iraq. Then, Eric Foner reveals the real impact Emancipation and Reconstruction had on the lives of African-Americans during and after the Civil War. Plus: Charles Grodin on his new play about a Manhattan co-op board.
The Insurgency
Producer Matt Haan tells us about getting special access to Iraqi insurgent leaders, as well as Iraqi and US commanders, for the new Frontline documentary “The Insurgency.” He tells us what he learned about who's behind the violence, and why they're fighting.
The Story of Emancipation and Reconstruction
Eric Foner’s new history, Forever Free, examines how Emancipation and Reconstruction during and after the Civil War shaped the America we live in today.
The Right Kind of People
Inspired by his own experiences, Charles Grodin’s new play, The Right Kind of People, reveals the inner workings of a posh Fifth Avenue apartment building's co-op board.
Chasing America
Dennis Watlington shares his tumultuous life…from his early life in Harlem in the 1950s, to teenage drug addiction and recovery, academic success, another bout of drug addiction, and an Emmy for television writing. His memoir is Chasing America.
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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.
Video Pick: David Chang on Momofuku
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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.
