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The Fat of the Land
On today's show, longtime World Bank official Robert Calderisi looks at who's to blame for Africa's economic and political struggles. Later on, an archaeologist says that Europe’s appetite for fish may have led to its discovery of America. And director Robert Towne and actress Idina Menzel preview their new film, “Ask the Dust.” Plus, this week's Please Explain is all about fat!
The Trouble with Africa
Robert Calderisi has worked in international development for three decades, spending most of this time serving the World Bank. In The Trouble with Africa, he explains why he thinks foreign aid efforts are failing in Africa, and what Africans and the rest of the world can do to change things.
Fish on Friday
In Fish on Friday, archaeology professor Brian M. Fagan explains how climate change and the Catholic Church might have inspired the European discovery of America.
Events:Brian Fagan will be appearing
Sunday, March 12th at 3pm
The Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture
630 Bedford Road in Pocantico Hills, New York
Admission is free
Brian Fagan will be speaking
Monday, March 13th at 6:30pm
The South Street Seaport Museum
213 Water Street (between Fulton St and Beekman Street)
Tickets: $35 /$25 for Culinary Historians New York members
More details on this event
Ask the Dust
Director Robert Towne (who wrote "Chinatown") and actress Idina Menzel discuss “Ask the Dust,” their new film adaptation of John Fante's Depression-era novel set in Los Angeles.
Please Explain: Fat
Many Americans would do practically anything to get rid of their body fat. Yet fat is necessary for the body to function. On today's edition of Please Explain, a look at the good, the bad, and yes…the ugly...of fat. We'll talk to Dr. Sharon Akabas, PhD, Associate Research Scholar and director of M.S. in Nutrition for Health Professionals at Columbia University's Institute of Human Nutrition, and Dr. David Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, an obesity researcher and Associate Professor of Public Health, and formerly the Director of Medical Studies in Public Health, at the Yale University School of Medicine.
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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.
