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Beta Moon's "Earthshine"Hereditary Matters
On today's show, we'll learn about the history of forced sterilization in the US, and how it influenced policies in Nazi Germany. Plus, pianist and composer Beata Moon and Symphony Space's Isaiah Sheffer celebrate Stravinsky. And we'll hear about Jeffrey Archer's first new thriller in seven years. And to start it all off, word maven Patricia T. O'Conner.
Words Fail Me
Word maven Patricia T. (Words Fail Me) O’Conner explores some Irish expressions in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
Wall-to-Wall Stravinsky
Pianist and composer Beata Moon and Symphony Space’s Isaiah Sheffer tell us about the upcoming "Wall-to-Wall Stravinsky" festival.
Events:Wall-to-Wall Stravinsky will take place on
Saturday, March 18 from 11 am to 11 pm
Doors open at 10:30 am
Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street
Tickets are free. First come, first served.
False Impressions
Jeffrey Archer, the best-selling British novelist and former politician (he was a Conservative Party official before being jailed for perjury), tells us about False Impressions, his first new thriller in seven years.
The History of Eugenics in America
During the 20th century, over 65,000 people were forced to be sterilized in the United States. In Better for All the World, Harry Bruinius examines the little-known mission to breed better Americans, and how it influenced policies in Nazi Germany.
Events:
Harry Bruinius will be appearing with author Cynthia Carr
Tuesday, March 21 at 7 pm
KGB Bar
85 East 4th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Harry Bruinius will be appearing at the Brooklyn Public Library
Central Branch
Saturday, April 2 at 4 pm
431 Sixth Avenue, between 8th and 9th Streets
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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.
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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.
