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Mining the Depths
Mining is big business. But for the individuals who work the mines, it’s also a way of life. On today’s edition of Underreported, we’ll put a human face on the mining economy. Then, we’ll talk to the venerated big band leader and jazz composer Gerald Wilson. And Deborah Eisenberg shares her critically-acclaimed new collection of short stories. Finally, we’ll explore the science behind how we perceive food.
Underreported: The Mining Way of Life
What is life for today's miners? On today’s edition of Underreported, we’ll take an in-depth look at the cultures behind two different mining communities. We’ll talk to Ken Light, co-author of Coal Hollow, about the four years he spent photographing and interviewing miners in West Virgina. And Kief Davidson tells us about his experiences documenting the lives of two young brothers in the silver mines of Cerro Rico, Bolivia for his film “The Devil’s Miner.”
Big Band Legend
The legendary big band leader and jazz composer Gerald Wilson is celebrated by the jazz community. He's here today to tell us about his upcoming performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Twilight of the Superheroes
The critically-acclaimed short story writer Deborah Eisenberg tells us about her latest collection of fiction: Twilight of the Superheroes. The book grapples with the uncertainties of modern life--from characters struggling to start their lives in New York after 9/11, to a woman's desire to run away from her ex-husband's battle with a life-threatening disease.
Molecular Gastronomy
Hervé This puts his love of food and his background in physical chemistry to use for his scientific study of flavor. In Molecular Gastronomy, he explores the mechanics of enjoying a good meal--explaining topics like how our brains perceive taste, and how our tongues react to certain stimuli.
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Science and Faith
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Earlier this week, Pres. Obama announced that he plans to nominate geneticist Dr. Francis Collins to lead the National Institutes of Health. You can listen to Leonard’s 2006 conversation with Dr. Collins about how he reconciles his personal faith with his professional scientific knowledge.
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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Elizabeth Edwards discusses how to best cope with lifes difficulties in her book Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities.
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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.
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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?
