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Tales from Haiti
Haiti is perhaps the most troubled nation in the Caribbean. Today we get a firsthand account of civil violence, coups, and U.S. intervention there. Plus, a look at the new film Friends With Money. A discussion with prolific author Joanna Trollope. And today's Please Explain is all about dogs. Find out what's really happening in your canine's brain.
Tales from Haiti
Kathie Klarreich has reported on Haiti for NPR, the New York Times, NBC, CNN, and ABC, among others. Her memoir is Madame Dread: A Tale of Love, Vodou and Civil Strife in Haiti.
Friends With Money
Filmmaker Nicole Holofcener and actor Catherine Keener discuss Friends with Money. It's the third film they've made together.
Second Honeymoon
Joanna Trollope's latest novel is Second Honeymoon. It's an ode to the empty nest syndrome.
Poetry Off the Shelf: C.K. Williams
In honor of National Poetry Month, we're airing a poem by C.K. Williams called "On the Metro." It's read by Dion Flynn.
This piece is part of the Poetry Off the Shelf series, produced by the »Poetry Foundation. The Poetry Foundation is also delivering daily »poetry podcasts, produced by Curtis Fox, during the month of April.
Please Explain: Dogs
On today's Please Explain, dog expert »Cesar Millan gets inside the canine brain. Cesar Millan has been called "Dr. Phil for dogs".
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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.
