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On today’s show, Jane Mayer reports on the Pentagon’s internal debates about torture at Guantanamo three years ago. Plus, a documentary examines what happens when American political strategists go to work in international elections. Also on the show: a new novel about a dangerous love triangle. And Verlyn Klinkenborg imagines life through the eyes of an 18th century tortoise.
The Pentagon's Internal Debate
Over three years ago, a Pentagon lawyer tried…and failed…to ban detainee abuse and torture at Guantanamo. Jane Mayer of The New Yorker explains what happened in “The Memo.”
The Best People in the World
Justin Tussing shares his debut novel, The Best People in the World, about a dangerous love triangle.
Notes of an Abject Reptile
Naturalist and New York Times editorial board member Verlyn Klinkenborg imagines the interior monologue of an 18th century tortoise in Timothy; or, Notes of an Abject Reptile.
Events: Verlyn Klinkenborg will reading
Wednesday, March 1st at 7pm
192 Books (10th Avenue at 21st Street)
Our Brand Is Crisis
Rachel Boynton's new documentary, “Our Brand is Crisis,” offers a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when American political strategists like James Carville work on elections in other countries.
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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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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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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?
